# Neanderthal growth gene turns modern humans into muscle heads

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-08-07 00:29 UTC · Category: Science · Sources: 2 · Current Velocity: 0.71

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature | Neanderthal gene makes some modern humans taller and more muscular | 2026-08-05 17:10 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTE9PVGkxN1RGeHJCT05sQUM0NmEtYVE4NVp1aGVfX2dKSFB1YW5wQWpabWhwdnhrZEQwR2FXTWFuQmJLMXlGVUFRZlBqZDhpOEowZnRQZzB5bVRTY21QeUY0?oc=5) |
| science.org | Neanderthal growth gene turns modern humans into muscle heads | 2026-08-05 15:27 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxNck9ESWlENExWci1YOW5ZUjh6TGtOa0FBUUFjSWt5TXJiMnRIM0doajhsZXN2dW1Wd241RUQwUkg1eDRFRkE2R3pQeDhVeUxIX3ZuWlNaczBIOVhqcTE2b19sbTBDMmF6Qi1UWTFCUFFpU1ltdkI5R3FSa0YwcF80aktDMnRURHhRMW1FRkZTblZvUU81Yk40QVhmLWQ?oc=5) |

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