Researchers have found surprising links that show that Neanderthal ancestry influences our immune system today in ways more nuanced than previously recognized. Their work is published in the journal Genome Biology and Evolution.
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“The study uncovered multiple associations between archaic DNA and the loads of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), Human Herpesvirus 7 (HHV‑7), and anelloviruses of the Teno family.”
What an unfortunate name for a virus.