UM-Bot Posted December 20, 2013 #1 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Scientists have come up with a list of the genes that distinguish us from our prehistoric cousins. Humans may be the dominant species on the planet today, but thousands of years ago our ancestors shared the Earth with the Neanderthals, a species very similar to modern humans but that would ultimately die out despite being very close to us both physically and intellectually. Read More: http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/259632/what-makes-us-different-from-neanderthals 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted December 20, 2013 #2 Share Posted December 20, 2013 The Neanderthal face reconstruction looks like a cross between Robert Di Niro and Gerard Depardieu - with a bit more hair, of course! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdesert50 Posted December 20, 2013 #3 Share Posted December 20, 2013 These genetic exchanges were likely a positive event in evolutionary history as there was likely a high degree of parental consanguinity, or inbreeding, and subsequently higher prevalence of mental retardation and metabolic defects in the smaller more isolated tribes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetoroam Posted December 20, 2013 #4 Share Posted December 20, 2013 HUH! I have met many a Neanderthal man in my time! Ok the features may have changed, but inside they are still wearing the same genes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshadow60 Posted December 20, 2013 #5 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Looks pretty normal to me, a rugged he-man type. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xynoplas Posted December 20, 2013 #6 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Probably an adaptation to Ice-Age conditions, mostly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundew Posted December 20, 2013 #7 Share Posted December 20, 2013 HUH! I have met many a Neanderthal man in my time! Ok the features may have changed, but inside they are still wearing the same genes. I hear some are doing quite well in Congress. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calaf Posted December 20, 2013 #8 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I hear some are doing quite well in Congress. By their own account. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowSot Posted December 20, 2013 #9 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I hear some are doing quite well in Congress. Don't insult Neanderthals so. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundew Posted December 21, 2013 #10 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Don't insult Neanderthals so. My bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralaman Posted December 21, 2013 #11 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Go to a grocery store on the 1st of the month and try to tell me that Neanderthals went extinct... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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