How Neanderthal ancestry affects growth and muscle

1 · John Hawks · Aug. 6, 2026, 12:48 a.m.
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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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