NEANDERTAL DNA AND THE HUMAN MIND.

The article from Scientific American explores the impact of Neandertal DNA on modern human cognition and health. Researchers have found evidence that Neandertals had cognitive abilities similar to Homo sapiens, and interbreeding between the two species has left a genetic fingerprint in modern humans. Neandertal DNA affects various aspects of modern human physiology, including immune disorders, skin color, and brain development, potentially influencing conditions such as autism. Ongoing research aims to uncover the intricate ways in which Neandertal DNA shapes our genetic makeup and its implications for neurodevelopmental conditions like autism. [Extracted from the article]