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April 21, 2026 at 03:14 PM
Neanderthal Kids Grew Up So Fast—at Least Compared to Their Human Peers—Thanks to Genetic Adaptations to Their Environment
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Scientists propose that Neanderthal children developed faster than early humans, a genetic adaptation linked to larger body size for better heat retention in their environment.
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