Matter: Deep in Human DNA, a Gift From the Neanderthals

The Neanderthals probably infected modern humans with viruses, perhaps even an ancient form of H.I.V. But our extinct relatives also gave us genetic defenses.

Source: NYT Health - October 4, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: CARL ZIMMER Tags: Genetics and Heredity Proteins Neanderthal Man Viruses Evolution (Biology) Biology and Biochemistry Cell (Journal) Source Type: news