A Neanderthal Gene May Be Making Some Modern Humans Bigger and More Muscular

16 · Thedebrief · Aug. 15, 2026, 2:21 p.m.
Breaking News genetics Science human growth hormone Neanderthal genetics Human Evolution Growth Hormone Receptor Physical anthropology
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The blog post discusses how some modern humans' larger muscle mass may be attributed to an inherited growth hormone receptor from Neanderthals.
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