When modern humans first migrated out of Africa about 60,000 years ago, they crossed paths with Neanderthals. Over thousands ...

A new study suggests that some modern brain malformations may be linked to Neanderthal ancestry. Researchers have found that people with Chiari malformation type 1, a condition where the lower part of ...

New research suggests that modern conditions may trace back to Neanderthal skull traits we share with our extinct cousins.

New research suggests Chiari Malformation Type 1, a serious brain disorder, may result from Neanderthal genes passed down ...

Learn more about Chiari malformation type 1, a rare brain condition that may be present in certain genes thanks to ...

A new Simon Fraser University-led study reveals interbreeding between humans and their ancient cousins, Neanderthals, as the likely origin of a ...

People with Chiari malformations have a skull shape similar to Neanderthals, suggesting that the condition may be caused by ...

Significant brain defects known as Chiari malformations could be down to the genes some of us have inherited from ...

A new DNA model suggests humans didn't reach Australia until 50,000 years ago, but archaeological data disagrees.

Nevertheless, the research highlights how ancient DNA may be affecting our health today. Most people of non-African descent carry approximately 1–2% of Neanderthal DNA in their genome.

Once thought primitive, we now know Neanderthals were intelligent and even interbred with modern humans—many people today carry some Neanderthal DNA. Turns out, a lot of our jokes against our ...