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Neanderthal growth hormone receptor increases muscle mass in people today, study shows

A Neanderthal gene may be responsible for increased muscle mass in some people today.

By · Published August 5, 2026  23:26 UTC · Updated August 9, 2026  03:32 UTC

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A study revealed that a Neanderthal growth hormone receptor variant may contribute to increased muscle mass in modern humans. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 63d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: A Neanderthal gene may be responsible for increased muscle mass in some people today.
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People with a Neanderthal growth hormone receptor may have more muscle mass. The receptor is a remnant of interbreeding between Neanderthals and early humans. The Max-Planck-Gesellschaft published a study showing that this receptor, inherited from Neanderthals, can increase muscle mass in modern humans.

The Times, Nautilus, Scientific American, and Phys.org all covered the study. The receptor influences how the body responds to growth hormones, leading to greater muscle development. The study does not yet specify the prevalence of this receptor in the population.

Nor does it specify whether the receptor's effects can be enhanced or suppressed.

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What is the Neanderthal growth hormone receptor?

The Neanderthal growth hormone receptor is a genetic trait inherited from Neanderthals that influences muscle mass in modern humans.

How does the Neanderthal growth hormone receptor affect muscle mass?

The receptor affects how the body responds to growth hormones, leading to increased muscle development.

Who conducted the study on the Neanderthal growth hormone receptor?

The Max-Planck-Gesellschaft published the study.

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