# Neanderthals passed on a gene that helps modern humans pack on more muscle

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-08-12 06:29 UTC · Category: Science · Sources: 5 · Current Velocity: 2.8

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeology News Online Magazine | Neanderthal gene inherited by modern humans linked to greater muscle mass | 2026-08-11 19:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxNTVVOYnpoS1BZdjZTVFQ3elp3ZkdGWG15NGtVYmEtSHh0NVFKOW01aWVUbFlwZXlFN2dXcDNlSHpXT0V4dUdxNnZBbjFsbFM3LWNJNVpNM3k0bTUzWUNMQXU3XzlKc2dlV0RIeHJWRTFVNWJzYlFvdENwNjhsbGFZYWU1QQ?oc=5) |
| SciTechDaily | Ancient Neanderthal DNA May Give Some People More Muscle | 2026-08-11 19:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxQY2UyUVQzOU1IOGp2YzJsU0pUVUdBQmlQYWtoSVd5a0w1cnBwNDNZLUVLZDI5NjFYZWFTd21xNHljckdWVmYzMVJUc28wN2RNZHhibHlZbUc5bUk3T3pVRG42bjdweTE5RE9GdC1RaExpWFRSeXNHLTk2ZmJuSHhvWFYxTGJZWHZYRGc?oc=5) |
| smithsonianmag.com | Got a Brawny Build? You Might Be Able to Thank Your Neanderthal Ancestors, According to a New Study | 2026-08-11 19:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi5AFBVV95cUxPVS12aGhya3BlYVIyTjQ1QmRPWGdvckNOYm9peWNrcGJXaDQ5SXJHUDJwQzFzQldSRkJjOUhLZUM1X2VzVFpVMFY5eU1nRDNQUFJFb2NqbVNLcDdYdzBNRF9iaU1ZVjZPR2VNUG1tNjZLMkpWZFl4T0J5ZU5zcFBXc1NXdHBPOHo1RkRfVW9YeEU2a2xYZy1nZFVrUnp5LUJWYllWSUtNTGFoVnpuM0VUZVZSZmVXOHVUQ0dLVVlKMWtfMlJHbi0zMHRETmtJek85aWJpUC0zXzFKVXBuYXA0Rjg4bVA?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Neandertal DNA linked to more muscle mass in modern adults | 2026-08-11 19:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxPOVpFZVJkMm5CcFg3QVRDVTRvUVJqTFVacWtOd24xWHM5ellkUGhvZnpTVjZkajBKN3VUTTZRSHBPbFpvakFkYTdrZUZhV3dFODdhU2Z3TkhBWDg3RjlBWEo2UC1nOVlpMlpPQ3A4WEduSzBuSFNzdnF2aVRBd1hGT0F2U2FMRlhFLVlPWEZubzNWVkRRMlZB?oc=5) |
| Live Science | Neanderthals passed on a gene that helps modern humans pack on more muscle | 2026-08-11 19:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi7gFBVV95cUxQMXRJWFk4N085alZZQWFYUl82Q016NU1zNENvNHdYa3NIWnFjVmZiUHZ0eE5OZmxxNE5oRGtsYng0Mmx6RFhzLU1qNjIyNC1QcnRrR1lqUFpuQk8wZGg2NS16ZnVwX29JaVZDTGFjaHc2dVNVT0FMQXg2SW5RM0tIdFdKeHpXQWVpbVlMcGY1aXJNek94YWZBMF9GMDh4cEZON1doSjlqbjNLVmFrdFlxT1lSUl9wXy1LTFhmNDE5Y1ZyS0RUa1hmaGM5U0RFblY4U0J0UnRnQ2ZWVXhIUW8zemx4akUxY2JPRE9wWVp3?oc=5) |

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