16/10/2024 By mrbill
Analysis of 50,000-year-old Neanderthal skeletal remains found two years ago in Russia's Chagyrskaya Cave has revealed fascinating genetic data. Genetic material from three prevalent viruses affecting humans today was discovered: adenovirus (which causes cold symptoms), herpesvirus (associated with cold sores) and papillomavirus (known for genital warts and cancer).