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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: Clive on August 26, 2011, 22:12

Title: Neanderthal sex boosted immunity in modern humans
Post by: Clive on August 26, 2011, 22:12

Sexual relations between ancient humans and their evolutionary cousins are critical for our modern immune systems, researchers report in Science journal.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-14673047

Title: Re: Neanderthal sex boosted immunity in modern humans
Post by: GillE on August 26, 2011, 23:47

Ancient humans and neanderthals were clearly compatible in reproductive terms otherwise the amalgam would not have been adaptive in evolutionary terms.  I mention this for the benefit of any Welsh people here.

 :sheep:

Title: Re: Neanderthal sex boosted immunity in modern humans
Post by: Simon on August 26, 2011, 23:50

 ;D

Title: Re: Neanderthal sex boosted immunity in modern humans
Post by: Rik on August 27, 2011, 10:56

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Neanderthal sex boosted immunity in modern humans
Post by: chorleydave on August 27, 2011, 12:41

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Neanderthal sex boosted immunity in modern humans
Post by: Clive on August 27, 2011, 13:04

 :smirks:  My black fur keeps me safe from predators at night. 

Title: Re: Neanderthal sex boosted immunity in modern humans
Post by: Rik on August 27, 2011, 16:25

Black fur what, Clive? :o:

Title: Re: Neanderthal sex boosted immunity in modern humans
Post by: Clive on August 27, 2011, 21:36

As in "of the family".   :laugh:

Title: Re: Neanderthal sex boosted immunity in modern humans
Post by: Simon on August 27, 2011, 22:34

 ;D