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Is Autism "Linked to Neanderthal DNA"? Here's the Real 2024 Study.
A viral post claims autism is linked to Neanderthal DNA in modern humans. There is a real, peer-reviewed 2024 study behind this - but autistic people don't carry more Neanderthal DNA overall, the effect is specific to certain rare variants, and it depends heavily on ancestry.
✍️ FindYourNeurotype Team
📅 July 22, 2026
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