Neanderthal DNA contributes to genetic diversity, bringing more understanding to human evolution
Monday, August 3, 2020 - 08:00
in Biology & Nature
The advent of DNA sequencing has given scientists a clearer insight into the interconnectedness of evolution and the web-like path that different organisms take, splitting apart and coming back together. Tony Capra, associate professor of biological sciences, has come to new conclusions about the influence of Neanderthal DNA on some genetic traits of modern humans.