Ancient Neanderthal DNA Continues to Influence Modern Human Anatomy
A study from the Max Planck Institute shows that Neanderthal genetic variants remain active in some present-day humans. These genes affect muscle development and jaw structure, despite Neanderthals going extinct around 42,000 years ago.
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