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Neanderthal genes give clues to human brain evolution
- December 19, 2018
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A distinctive feature of modern humans is our round (globular) skulls and brains. Researchers report that present-day humans who carry particular Neanderthal DNA fragments have heads that are slightly less rounded, revealing genetic clues to the evolution of modern brain shape and function.
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"Neanderthal genes give clues to human brain evolution", MachPrinciple, December 19, 2018, https://machprinciple.com/post/Neanderthal-genes-give-clues-to-human-brain-evolution
