February 2014 PMID 24476670

Resurrecting surviving Neandertal lineages from modern human genomes.

Benjamin Vernot, Joshua M Akey

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Peak: 4 in Feb 2025
across 6 sources since Feb 2019

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Discussions demonstrate high interest and engagement through references to specific genetic percentages over time (20%, 40-70%) and debates about population differences in traits like skull shape and skin conditions, highlighting the importance and impact of the study, with tone ranging from curiosity to skepticism.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the findings, referencing population differences and the persistence of Neanderthal DNA in modern humans.

InterestHigh interest

Participants are highly engaged, with many comments exploring the implications of Neanderthal genetic contributions and their physical traits.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reference specific research results, such as percentages of Neanderthal DNA, and speculate on evolutionary relationships, indicating active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest users see the research as scientifically significant, with some discussions framing it as a paradigm shift, emphasizing its potential influence.

Abstract in brief

  • Modern humans from Europe and East Asia have inherited 1 to 3% of their DNA from Neandertals due to past interbreeding, with over 15 gigabases of Neandertal DNA identified in their genomes.
  • The study found that some Neandertal genetic lineages still exist in modern humans, but hybridization with Neandertals involved fitness costs, occurring both before and after the groups diverged.
  • These Neandertal DNA segments contributed to traits related to skin and other physical features, and this research opens new possibilities for studying ancient populations using large-scale DNA analysis even without fossil remains.]

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Theodoros Papachristos
@Papachristos_T · X

There are population differences in Neanderthal ancestry which has associations with skull shape and skin conditions. (4/8) https://t.co/Whq3MWFnke https://t.co/qnt5BEXj3z https://t.co/OE7fd1p6Kk https://t.co/5it38JG8k8

Jun 20, 2023 · 17 likes · 1 share · 41 followers View post →
Tea 統一教会2世♥離教済
@antitheistic2nd · X

その直後に いつ何回ぐらいネアンデルタール人から混血があったかとかどんな遺伝子が受け継がれたか?とかも分かる論文出てます。 https://t.co/2qRZms0ama

Jul 25, 2023 · 7 likes · 3,920 followers View post →
Shiro Ishii Jr
@HirohitoTopGuy · X

Há diferenças populacionais na ascendência de Neandertais, que têm associações com a forma do crânio, além de depressão e condições de pele https://t.co/9bm0jSOrDk https://t.co/PCUNKPCJGJ https://t.co/LD1u8KZfvi

Feb 8, 2025 · 2 likes · 261 followers View post →
Shiro Ishii Jr
@HirohitoTopGuy · X

https://t.co/9bm0jSOrDk https://t.co/9bm0jSOrDk

Feb 8, 2025 · 2 likes · 261 followers View post →
Motho Wa Modimo
@MothoWaModimo7 · X

@ASZulu https://t.co/tq4x71Liha Nora’s defence is going to be solid

Feb 21, 2025 · 3,357 followers View post →
Guy B. Lalanne
@PoliticalJungle · X

Resurrecting Surviving Neandertal Lineages from Modern Human Genomes https://t.co/jI5f1yKYfj

Feb 22, 2019 · 1,988 followers View post →

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ELias
@eliasgreek82 · X

https://t.co/8oMD5UwxTq

Aug 5, 2025 · 149 followers View post →
DeimosEidt
@DeimosEidt · X

@Magnus_O_Vermei @roniblackkk Há diferenças populacionais na ascendência de Neandertais, que têm associações com a forma do crânio, além de depressão e condições de pele https://t.co/7y05X93T3c https://t.co/OtwlQMdIAz https://t.co/C5hjwJKqhz

May 26, 2025 · 99 followers View post →
DeimosEidt
@DeimosEidt · X

@Magnus_O_Vermei @happyeleph73600 @roniblackkk Qual a chance de todos os diferentes grupos de pessoas do mundo terem evoluído para ter a mesma quantidade de todas os diferentes fenótipos, apesar das diferenças populacionais na ancestralidade Neandertal, que tem associações com a forma do crânio? https://t.co/C5hjwJKqhz

May 26, 2025 · 99 followers View post →
Motho Wa Modimo
@MothoWaModimo7 · X

@ASZulu https://t.co/tq4x71Liha Nora’s defence is going to be solid

Feb 21, 2025 · 3,357 followers View post →
Shiro Ishii Jr
@HirohitoTopGuy · X

Há diferenças populacionais na ascendência de Neandertais, que têm associações com a forma do crânio, além de depressão e condições de pele https://t.co/FBM5fFUeJy https://t.co/PCUNKPCJGJ https://t.co/LD1u8KZfvi

Feb 20, 2025 · 261 followers View post →
Shiro Ishii Jr
@HirohitoTopGuy · X

Há diferenças populacionais na ascendência de Neandertais, que têm associações com a forma do crânio, além de depressão e condições de pele https://t.co/9bm0jSOrDk https://t.co/PCUNKPCJGJ https://t.co/LD1u8KZfvi

Feb 8, 2025 · 2 likes · 261 followers View post →
Shiro Ishii Jr
@HirohitoTopGuy · X

https://t.co/9bm0jSOrDk https://t.co/9bm0jSOrDk

Feb 8, 2025 · 2 likes · 261 followers View post →
Adriz
@cottagepursuit · X

@grannycaries @MissAtomicF Dejo mis fuentes por si quieres ver: https://t.co/tDp2NVbPID https://t.co/n5P5R3mspT https://t.co/sW3zGVis4P

Aug 20, 2024 · 865 followers View post →
Adriz
@cottagepursuit · X

@EduardoRammx @MissAtomicF Te dejo mis fuentes: https://t.co/n5P5R3lUAl https://t.co/tDp2NVbhT5 https://t.co/sW3zGVhUfh

Aug 20, 2024 · 865 followers View post →
Free #Frexit #RicTm #EDNS #WW4
@Mjolnir8 · X

@PBerzy @CelineBon "In all, approximately 20% of the Neanderthal genome appears to have survived in the modern human gene pool" https://t.co/4g7Nnm2DJS https://t.co/Fey2tcSL50

Mar 31, 2024 · 1,217 followers View post →
Tea 統一教会2世♥離教済
@antitheistic2nd · X

その直後に いつ何回ぐらいネアンデルタール人から混血があったかとかどんな遺伝子が受け継がれたか?とかも分かる論文出てます。 https://t.co/2qRZms0ama

Jul 25, 2023 · 7 likes · 3,920 followers View post →
Theodoros Papachristos
@Papachristos_T · X

There are population differences in Neanderthal ancestry which has associations with skull shape and skin conditions. (4/8) https://t.co/Whq3MWFnke https://t.co/qnt5BEXj3z https://t.co/OE7fd1p6Kk https://t.co/5it38JG8k8

Jun 20, 2023 · 17 likes · 1 share · 41 followers View post →
Murat Uyar
@muratuyar · X

RT @SahinCAKIR70414: 2014: 20% of #Neanderthal genes is living in the #DNA of present-day Eurasians (Vernot & Akey 2014) https://t.co/hMpfp…

May 22, 2023 · 1 share · 107 followers View post →
Şahin ÇAKIR
@SahinCAKIR70414 · X

2014: 20% of #Neanderthal genes is living in the #DNA of present-day Eurasians (Vernot & Akey 2014) https://t.co/hMpfpy5GC8 2018: 40-50% (Pääbo) 2023: 60-70% (Pääbo) NEW PARADIGM REAL #Neanderthals and REAL #Denisovans (post-140 ka) were genomically modern https://t.co/dQUER10AfV https://t.co/MIQV7Oe0i4 https://t.co/GhjCxISQ3B

May 22, 2023 · 1 share · 66 followers View post →
Julian Norris
@Paleoguy073 · X

@GospelOBenjamin @TakeThatDarwin https://t.co/Lq456B7mPm https://t.co/9smtTIPZ84 https://t.co/J5WqPj4iMl https://t.co/1sBL0lXeki https://t.co/UXxWJJGIXz https://t.co/XDMShGKHtd Take your own advice lmao stop embarrassing yourself. You have Neanderthal and Denisovan ancestors.

Feb 14, 2023 · 375 followers View post →
Denis Languerand
@dlanguerand · X

Resurrecting Surviving Neandertal Lineages from Modern Human Genomes https://t.co/CNg6gagEtE

Oct 15, 2020 · 238 followers View post →
Guy B. Lalanne
@PoliticalJungle · X

Resurrecting Surviving Neandertal Lineages from Modern Human Genomes https://t.co/jI5f1yKYfj

Feb 22, 2019 · 1,988 followers View post →