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How Neanderthal ancestry affects growth and muscle
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John Hawks
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Aug. 6, 2026, 12:48 a.m.
genetics
Height
Neanderthal ancestry
Growth Hormone Receptor
Summary
This blog post discusses a study examining the effects of a Neanderthal-derived haplotype of GHR (Growth Hormone Receptor) on height and lean body mass, exploring its implications for understanding human growth and muscular development.
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