Neanderthal genes linked to rare brain-skull disorder, study finds

Neanderthal genes linked to rare brain-skull disorder, study finds

A recent study shows that Neanderthal DNA from ancient times can cause a neurological condition known as Chiari Malformation Type I (CM-I), where a part of the brain protrudes through the base of the skull into the spinal canal...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/07/neanderthal-genes-linked-to-brain-skull-disorder/

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