Summary:
- This article discusses a gene that differs between modern humans and Neanderthals, which may provide insights into why Neanderthals went extinct.
- The study found that a gene called NOVA1 is expressed differently in mice with the Neanderthal version of the gene compared to mice with the modern human version.
- The differences in NOVA1 expression could have affected Neanderthal brain development and function, potentially contributing to their eventual disappearance.