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Terrierman's Daily Dose: The Ups and Downs of Neanderthal DNA | History, Neanderthal, Human

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The Ups and Downs of Neanderthal DNA

Recent analysis of modern human and Neanderthal DNA has identified nine Neanderthal genes that are present in living humans, and which are are known to raise or reduce the risk of various diseases, including diabetes, lupus, liver cirrhosis, and Crohn's disease. Neanderthal DNA also appears to be important in hair and skin development. Related Link: ** Darwin Drives a Hybrid Animal .

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