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Neanderthal growth hormone receptor increases muscle mass in people today, study shows - Phys.org
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A new study reveals that a specific growth hormone receptor inherited from Neanderthals contributes to increased muscle mass in modern humans. This genetic legacy highlights the lasting biological impact of interbreeding between ancient hominids and early humans.
Neanderthals were generally more strongly built than most people living today. Their bones show signs of large muscles, and they had characteristic features such as prominent brow ridges and relative…
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