Did you know that our human ancestors came perilously close to extinction more than 900,000 years ago? A groundbreaking study recently published in Science reveals that Homo sapiens were almost wiped out due to dramatic climate changes during the Middle Pleistocene transition. Using advanced genetic analysis, scientists traced the genetic history of our species and discovered a massive population bottleneck where the human population shrank by 99%—from around 100,000 individuals down to just under 1,300.

In this video, we'll dive into the details of this fascinating study, exploring how researchers used cutting-edge software to reconstruct our evolutionary past and what this near-extinction event could mean for the survival of humanity. Join us as we explore the pivotal moments in our distant history that nearly sealed our fate.

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