Neanderthal Legacy: Ancient Genes in Modern Humans

Breakthrough research uncovers that humans and Neanderthals mingled between 50,500 and 43,500 years ago for roughly 7,000 years, contributing 1-2% of DNA to non-African populations. These prehistoric gene swaps boosted immune responses and skin traits, while 'Neanderthal deserts' hint at genetic sandboxes where bad genes were swiftly buried. Scientists have also recovered 45,000-year-old Homo sapiens DNA from Germany, deepening our understanding of human evolution. Who knew our ancestors had such intriguing genetic tales?