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🔬 Science
August 11, 2026 at 02:00 PM
Got a Brawny Build? You Might Be Able to Thank Your Neanderthal Ancestors, According to a New Study
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
New research indicates that some people may have inherited a gene variant from Neanderthal ancestors, contributing to them being slightly taller and more muscular.
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