Neanderthal Science

Neanderthal genes linked to development of life-threatening form of Covid: Learn how to check if you’ve got them

In the past, Neanderthals inhabited caves, subsisted on hunting, and exhibited greater resilience than contemporary humans. However, a recent study has revealed that individuals possessing Neanderthal genes are twice as likely to develop a life-threatening variant of Covid. DNA from this extinct species, which disappeared approximately 40,000 years ago, has been linked to autoimmune disorders, […]