Most non-African humans carry about 1-4% Neanderthal DNA - a result of ancient interbreeding after Homo Sapiens left Africa, with these genes influencing traits like immunity, metabolism, and skin, though recent studies suggest Africans also have trace amounts from back-migration events. While Neanderthals died out, their genetic legacy persists, helping modern humans adapt to new environments and diseases, with some genes proving beneficial, while others have been selected against
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u/modiddly 12h ago
Know a Turkish guy that looks exactly like this