Neanderthals did not actually go extinct, but rather were absorbed into the modern human population, DNA research shows

A facial reconstruction from a Neanderthal skull, next to the skull itself

Neanderthals may not have actually gone extinct, but they may have been absorbed into modern human populations. That’s one implication of a new study, which shows that modern human DNA may make up 2.5% to 3.7% of the Neanderthal genome. “This research underscores that what we consider a distinct Neanderthal lineage was actually more closely … Read more

New study confirms chemicals are absorbed through human skin forever – University of Birmingham

A study of 17 commonly used synthetic ‘forever chemicals’ has shown that these toxins can be easily absorbed through human skin. New research, published in Environment International, proves for the first time that a wide range of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) – chemicals that do not break down in nature – can penetrate the skin barrier … Read more