I like the idea that Neanderthal genes helped Homo Sapiens spread, through increased resistance to diseases unique to Europe. Explains why their gene contribution is so prevalent - it directly contributed to survival in the new environment.
Maybe so but the article only mention diseases both genres suffered from and that are DNA related (asthma, skin disorders, etc.) with almost identical links to genes.
I'd venture to guess HS would have spread with or without Neanderthal genes.
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I like the idea that Neanderthal genes helped Homo Sapiens spread, through increased resistance to diseases unique to Europe. Explains why their gene contribution is so prevalent - it directly contributed to survival in the new environment.
Maybe so but the article only mention diseases both genres suffered from and that are DNA related (asthma, skin disorders, etc.) with almost identical links to genes.
I'd venture to guess HS would have spread with or without Neanderthal genes.