National Geographic unveiled its first photo of an ancient DNA-based face of a Neanderthal woman named Wilma.
Wilma, named after Mrs. Flintstone, is based on 43,000-year-old DNA that has helped scientists create a model that embodies the newest genetic discoveries about our ancient ancestors. Wilma has red hair, pale skin and freckles–all genetic clues from the DNA harvested from tens of thousands of year old bones.
Wilma (Flintstone) is looking good for being more than 40 thousand plus….yabba dabba do!
Summer Johnson, PhD