THIS EXPLAINS A LOT<\/p>\n
I ASKED COPILOT IF NEANDERTHALS AND HOMO SAPIENS EVER INTERBRED AND …YEP THEY CERTAILY DID \ud83d\ude42 YIKES…PICTURE THAT<\/p>\n
Yes \u2014 Neanderthals and Homo sapiens did mate (interbreed), and many people today still carry Neanderthal genes. Here\u2019s a clear breakdown:<\/p>\n
Did they interbreed?
\nYes. This is now firmly proven by DNA evidence.<\/p>\n
Genetic studies show that modern humans and Neanderthals interbred when Homo sapiens left Africa and met Neanderthals in Europe and Asia. [biologyinsights.com], [en.wikipedia.org]
\nThe main period of interbreeding happened roughly 45,000\u201350,000 years ago. [nhm.ac.uk], [news.berkeley.edu]
\nScientists know this because modern human genomes contain stretches of DNA that match Neanderthal DNA closely\u2014too closely to be coincidence. [scienceinsights.org]<\/p>\n
Do people today still have Neanderthal genes?
\nYes \u2014 especially people with ancestry outside of Africa.<\/p>\n
Most non-African populations have about 1% to 2% (sometimes up to ~4%) Neanderthal DNA. [nhm.ac.uk], [medlineplus.gov]
\nThis DNA comes directly from those ancient interbreeding events. [scienceinsights.org]
\nPeople whose ancestors remained in sub-Saharan Africa traditionally have little or none, because Neanderthals lived in Europe and Asia. [scienceinsights.org]<\/p>\n
Interestingly, while each person only has a small percentage, collectively humans still carry around 20% of the Neanderthal genome spread across different individuals. [scienceinsights.org]<\/p>\n
Do these genes affect people today?
\nYes \u2014 some Neanderthal genes still influence traits and biology today, though usually in subtle ways.
\nExamples of inherited traits:<\/p>\n
Immune system: Some genes help fight infections in non-African environments. [news.cornell.edu]
\nSkin & hair: Variants influence skin tone, hair type, and adaptation to sunlight. [scienceinsights.org]
\nMetabolism: Some genes affect how the body processes fat and energy. [news.cornell.edu]
\nSleep patterns & behavior: Linked to sleep cycles, mood, and even addiction risk. [scienceinsights.org]
\nHealth risks: Certain variants are associated with conditions like blood clotting issues or immune-related diseases. [scienceinsights.org]<\/p>\n
Important detail<\/p>\n
Not all Neanderthal genes were beneficial \u2014 over time, natural selection removed many harmful ones, leaving only a fraction today. [en.wikipedia.org]
\nSo while we do have Neanderthal DNA, it\u2019s only a small piece of our overall genetic makeup.<\/p>\n
Bottom line<\/p>\n
Humans and Neanderthals interbred
\n Many people today still carry traces of Neanderthal DNA
\n These genes can subtly affect traits like immunity, skin, and health<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re curious, I can explain how to find out your own Neanderthal percentage or what it might mean for you.
\nSources<\/p>\n
UM NO THANKS BUT CAN YOU PROVIDE A PICTURE OF A COUPLE EXAMPLES OF PRESENT DAY “PEOPLE” WITH A HIGH % OF NEANDERTHAL GENETICS ?<\/p>\n
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THIS EXPLAINS A LOT I ASKED COPILOT IF NEANDERTHALS AND HOMO SAPIENS EVER INTERBRED AND …YEP THEY CERTAILY DID \ud83d\ude42 YIKES…PICTURE THAT Yes \u2014 Neanderthals and Homo sapiens did mate (interbreed), and many people today still carry Neanderthal genes. Here\u2019s … Continue reading