Today's news is that my National Geographic DNA test has indicated that my genome is 2.4 per cent Neanderthal!
For some, this may explain why I am the way I am, but most other people of European descent have similar genetic profiles.
The test can be organised simply, with a kit costing $200, which can be bought on-line -
https://genographic.nationalgeographic.com/ The website explains more of the research.
I was interested whether the curly hair in the family came from sub-Saharan Africa. A recent TV program suggested that this was common enough in the UK population, for instance with migration following the Crusades. Apparently the test was negative on this possibility.
We still cannot confirm or deny any royal blood, but we are a part of the Neatherthal family. Not much chance of a lucky inheritance from them.
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