Ancient Neanderthal DNA May Give Some People More Muscle
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Neanderthal inheritance - Some populations reach frequencies close to 24%, compared to the 15% recorded in East Asia and about 0.5% observed among the Europeans analyzed Stone weapons forced close to the prey and made physical strength an advantage during hunting. Human ancestors lived for long periods with a greater body requirement than usual in many today's societies, because moving, carrying, climbing, chasing animals or defending required m…
Neanderthal genes influence jaw shape and muscle growth.
Ancient Neanderthal DNA May Give Some People More Muscle
A Neanderthal-derived growth hormone receptor still carried by some people today appears to amplify growth-related signals in cells. Some people alive today still carry a version of the growth hormone receptor inherited from Neanderthals, and its effects can be measured in their bodies. Neanderthals were typically more powerfully built than most modern humans, with skeletal [...]
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