Neanderthal DNA
Ancient hominid genetics
Neanderthal DNA refers to genetic material inherited from Neanderthals, an archaic human species that interbred with modern humans tens of thousands of years ago.
Most people of non-African descent carry roughly 1-4% Neanderthal DNA in their genomes: Researchers linked her immune response to Neanderthal DNA.
Scientists study these genetic traces to understand human evolution, disease susceptibility, and traits like skin pigmentation.
- ancientVery old indeed
- hominidBipedal primate family
- missing linkUndiscovered ancestral connection
- human evolutionOur species' biological origin
- interbreedingMating between distinct populations
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