We have our Neanderthal ancestors to thank for traits including red hair, arthritis and resistance to some diseases. There is ...

It began when Nhlamulo “Nota” Baloyi made the following remarks about white people: “They are inferior species (compared) to ...

Some of these genetic legacies include influences on immune systems, skin tones, and even hair types. There are theories about Neanderthal genes impacting diseases such as diabetes and lupus.

maybe giving our ancestors thicker hair and skin that helped them cope better with the colder climate. Other DNA inherited from Neanderthals seems to be involved in boosting immunity, perhaps ...

Neanderthals may have been headed toward their demise much earlier than experts previously thought, new research suggests. In the study, published online Feb. 20 in the journal Nature ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have dated the skeleton of an ancient child that caused a stir when it was first discovered because it carries features from both humans and Neanderthals. The child's ...

Further analysis revealed that the prehistoric “Lapedo Child” displayed a unique blend of physical characteristics that would soon make them famous: a mixture of both human and Neanderthal fea ...