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Genes from an ancient human ancestor that made them better able to deal with cold weather could be to blame for depression in some modern people, a study suggests. Scientists detected the mutated gene in some people’s DNA whose origins stem from when humans interbred with Denisovans millennia ago. The gene, called SLC30A9, is thought …
Modern humans interbred with Denisovans in Asia, which conferred a genetic adaptation for zinc regulation that helped humans adapt to cold climates, a trait widespread in non-African populations today. This adaptation, while beneficial for cold adaptation, may also predispose individuals to various psychiatric disorders. The research indicates that the genetic variant observed, which affects zinc …