- Some humans still carry the Neanderthal version of the gene SCN9A, which codes for the protein Nav1.7. This protein, a sodium channel, essentially acts as a pain volume knob, deciding how many painful signals are sent to the spinal cord and brain. https://www.inverse.com/science/neanderthal-genes-influence-pain 11 comments science
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- Ancient sex between different human species influences modern-day health https://www.inverse.com/article/62293-neanderthal-densivoan-gene-inheritance-study 674 comments
- Extinct human DNA explains why some people are more sensitive to pain https://www.inverse.com/science/neanderthals-pain-tolerance-in-modern-humans 29 comments
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