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Using the new and rapidly improving ability to piece together fragments of ancient DNA, scientists are finding that traits inherited from Neanderthals are still with us now, affecting our fertility, our immune systems, even how our bodies handled the COVID-19 virus.
Using the new and rapidly improving ability to piece together fragments of ancient DNA, scientists are finding that traits inherited from our ancient cousins the Neanderthals are still with us.
Scientists are finding that traits affecting our fertility, our immune systems, even how our bodies handled the COVID-19 virus.
More research is showing that we carry genes from other kinds of ancient humans, and their DNA affects our lives today. Neanderthal genes have been linked with our immune systems and COVID-19 response, while Denisovan genes may help adapt to high altitudes.
More research is showing that we carry genes from other kinds of ancient humans, and their DNA affects our lives today.