Neanderthal Gene Shapes Modern Human Noses.
A new genome-wide association study (GWAS) from University College London (UCL) and collaborators has found that genetic material inherited from Neanderthals can affect the nose shape of modern humans. The study explored genetic markers associated with specific human facial features in over 6,000 Latin Americans and identified one specific genome region associated with nose shape that carries genetic material inherited from the Neanderthals. The research team collected 2D photographs from over 6,000 volunteers involved in the CANDELA study, all of whom have been previously studied in GWASs exploring physical traits.