Researchers discovered herpes, papillomavirus, and adenovirus remnants in Neanderthal DNA. They aim to recreate and study these ancient viruses' reproductive and pathogenic traits compared to modern strains.
Speculation arises that viruses, like herpes, might have contributed to Neanderthal extinction. Further testing is required to validate this theory amidst complexities in understanding viral DNA and host-virus interactions.
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