You have a response from wendy who has argued against the latest scientific opinion in other posts. It is estimated that chimps have about 98% similar genetic material to us. I think I saw somewhere that the Neanderthal might be something like 99.8%, but am not certain. Also, recent genetic studies indicate that humans have from 1 to 4% identical genes to those of Neanderthals. Specifically, the Celtic red hair, blue eye, pink skin may be Neanderthal, which gives an advantage in absorbing the sun’s rays to produce Vitamin D. This is essential in the formation of good bone structure, especially well formed pelvis for childbearing in northern climes. Try Googling “Recent Neanderthal Research.”
There are no scientists who regard Neandertal as halfway between living humans and chimps. None. Nada. Zero. Luckily for people on FR who like cheap entertainment, there’s an ever-shifting series of names that regurgitate the same garbage before they get banned:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1322006/posts?page=186#186
To: Charlespg
>never heard that before
I have. DNA studies pretty much indicated that the neanderthal was a glorified chimpanzee.
186 posted on 01/16/2005 7:28:44 PM PST by judywillow
http://www.freerepublic.com/~judywillow/