Is it possible that a certain Neanderthal gene protects against the severity of Covid-19? This gene could be responsible for ...

Genetic legacy of our ancient cousins could be making it harder for some people to reach their athletic potential.

A Neanderthal variant in an enzyme involved in energy production has been linked to ​​a 50% lower probability of achieving ...

If you regularly experience headaches, dizziness, balance problems and blurred vision, our Neanderthal cousins could be to ...

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

Recent research suggests that some of these genetic variants inherited from Neanderthals could be linked to autism spectrum ...

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

For centuries, we’ve imagined Neanderthals as distant cousins — a separate species that vanished long ago. But thanks to ...

The enzyme AMPD1 plays a key role in muscle energy production and normal muscular function. Loss of AMPD1 activity due to ...

Some of the DNA acquired by human ancestors who mated with Neanderthals is found in some people today, including genes that control the development of skin and hair, studies find.

Neanderthals may be extinct but at least 20-40% of their DNA lives on in modern humans. (NASA/Wikimedia Commons)Back in 2010, Svante Pääbo’s group from the Max-Planck Institute for Evolutionary ...