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Endurance Athletes that Carry Neanderthal Genes Could Be Held Back From Reaching Their Peak

AUSTRIA, JUL 18 – Researchers found 8% of Europeans carry a Neanderthal gene variant that halves the chance of achieving elite status in endurance and power sports, by impairing muscle energy production.

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A Neanderthal variant in an enzyme involved in energy production has been linked to ​​a 50% lower probability of achieving elite athletic performance.

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This Neanderthal Gene Might Be Holding Back Your Athletic Performance

Genetic legacy of our ancient cousins could be making it harder for some people to reach their athletic potential.

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Endurance athletes that carry Neanderthal genes could be held back from reaching their peak

A Neanderthal variant in an enzyme involved in energy production has been linked to ​​a 50% lower probability of achieving elite athletic performance.

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Gen Variant Inherited From Neanderthals Impairs Muscle Performance

Two to eight percent of Europeans carry the unfavourable variant. They probably do not harm their health, but they do have top-level sporting ambitions.

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der Standard AT broke the news in Vienna, Austria on Friday, July 18, 2025.
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