
Neandertals
ancestors who passed down genes for resistance to pathogens but also allergies
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Jan 7, 2016 • 4min
Allergies May Have Been Bequeathed by Neandertals
Neandertals, ancestors who passed down genes for resistance to pathogens but also allergies. This chapter explores how Neanderthals and Denisovans adapted to their respective environments and the consequences of interbreeding with Homo sapiens, including the inheritance of advantageous genes and the potential trade-off of allergies.


