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Neanderthal gene inherited by modern humans linked to greater muscle mass - Archaeology News Online Magazine

Published by Archaeologymag.com By Dario Radley · 13 August 2026 at 19:57
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Neanderthal gene inherited by modern humans linked to greater muscle mass - Archaeology News Online Magazine
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A Neanderthal gene inherited by modern humans is linked to greater muscle mass and small changes in jaw and tooth traits.

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