Genetic Insights into Human and Neanderthal Brain Evolution
TL;DR
Scientists have identified a gene, ADSL, that differs between humans and Neanderthals, and changes in this gene may have contributed to human cognitive and behavioral advantages, potentially explaining why modern humans thrived while Neanderthals did not. Experiments in mice suggest that the human version of ADSL influences water-seeking behavior, hinting at its role in human evolution.
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