# Neanderthal gene inherited by modern humans linked to greater muscle mass

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-08-15 15:29 UTC · Category: Health · Sources: 1 · Current Velocity: 0.25

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Debrief | A Neanderthal Gene May Be Making Some Modern Humans Bigger and More Muscular | 2026-08-13 16:57 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxOcjFPZWd4Yk5NdGJRYUQ1S2ptbjNzZktnYUlXMlA4TG5HZlBYWTREQ3RFdFBGVzFxNW16VGUzRVVWSUhvMlpHRlR5cEFMaFhLdVZzTWFlcGhob0h0WktBdWZSeHpMN2dkdGZBTGcxNnllbDMwQmRNVkdzaDZNQmJmMUJJSE9KbHk2YW9QNGJzdGNNei1JM2RkZVJvdm1qZXJROEE?oc=5) |

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