Neanderthal Gene May Boost Your Muscle | Science News

Turns out Neanderthals may have gifted us a muscle-boosting gene—scientists found a Neanderthal variant of a growth hormone receptor that makes cells grow bigger in labs, possibly explaining their tough physiques. If you carry it (and 24% of people in South and East Asia do), you might pack on about 271 extra grams of muscle—up to more if you inherited it from both parents. But don’t skip the gym: this ancient edge doesn’t replace sweat and effort. It’s a thrilling reminder that our DNA still echoes with the legacy of our Stone Age cousins. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fb2af9eccb962a8f