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

A new study published in L’Anthropologie is shedding light on a remarkable discovery from Skhul Cave in Israel. Researchers ...

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 ...

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

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.

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

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 ...

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

Scientists just reconstructed half the neanderthal genome—thanks to Indian DNA. ScienceDaily. Retrieved July 25, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 06 / 250629033429.htm.