Introduction
Recent genetic research suggests that some individuals may have inherited genetic variants from their Neanderthal and Denisovan ancestors that increase their likelihood of being morning people rather than night owls.
Surprising Discoveries
Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco, led by Tony Capra, made the unexpected revelation that DNA passed down from Neanderthals and Denisovans contribute to modern human populations favoring mornings.
An Ancient Connection
When modern humans diverged from archaic humans like Neanderthals and Denisovans, DNA segments responsible for morningness were passed down.
