One gene reveals clues to why humans thrived and Neanderthals didn't

Graphic illustration of the main findings of the paper, showing a Neanderthal skull on the left and a modern human head on the right. The 3D protein structure of the ADSL enzyme is visualized in the background.

Research from the Pääbo Unit and Fukunaga Unit at OIST is featured in the Washington Post.

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05 August 2025

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