By Neuroscience News Image: Dr Kaustubh Adhikari, UCL
A specific gene inherited from Neanderthals may be responsible for the shape of our noses.
The study suggests that the shape of our noses may have evolved through natural selection in response to the different climates and environments that our ancestors faced as they migrated around the world.
The research highlights the importance of understanding the genetic diversity of different populations to better understand the evolution of human traits.