Thousands years ago, Neanderthals lived with humans and they shared there brides.It caused mixing of Neanderthal genes with our genome.That cause lot of good as well as bad effects on Humans.
Between 2% and 4% of the genetic blueprint of present-day non-Africans came from Neanderthals.
Neanderthal genes have contributed to human immunity and modern diseases. They passed some genes that involving with type 2 Diabetes, Crhon's disease, long term depression,lupus, Billiary Cirrhosis and smoking addiction. Their gene affects our coagulation system as well.Some people, more prone to allergies, also have some genes of Neanderthals.
They have also passed good genes also, the genes involving skin pigmentation gave better advantage to adapt Asians to high sun exposure,climate changes and some of pathogens living in the environment.
Recently researchers found that Neanderthal genes contributed other characteristics like skin tone, hair color, sleep patterns and mood.
Researchers have lot to find about Neanderthals, until that be under the wings of Eagle.
Comments
Post a Comment