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A Neanderthal-shaped skull may explain why some people get headaches

Last updated: July 1, 2025 10:10 am
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3D models of the skulls from a modern human and from a Neanderthal

Courtesy of Kimberly Anne Plomp

A recent study has shed light on a fascinating link between a skull abnormality known as Chiari malformation and our genetic inheritance from Neanderthals. Chiari malformations, which affect the lower brain and can lead to headaches and other neurological issues, are believed to be present in up to 1 in 100 individuals. The condition is characterized by a smaller and flatter base of the skull, causing the cerebellum to be compressed into the spinal canal.

Neurosurgeon Yvens Barbosa Fernandes first noticed the similarities between the skulls of Chiari patients and Neanderthals over a decade ago. His observation sparked a hypothesis that the Chiari skull shape may have been passed down from Neanderthals through interbreeding with Homo sapiens. A recent study conducted by Kimberly Plomp and her team further explored this theory by creating 3D models of Chiari-affected skulls and comparing them to fossil heads of various ancient human species.

The results of the study revealed striking similarities between the skull bases of Neanderthals and modern humans with Chiari malformations, suggesting a possible genetic link between the two. This finding supports Barbosa Fernandes’ hypothesis and provides valuable insights into the evolutionary origins of Chiari malformations.

Plomp and her colleagues are now planning to analyze the DNA of individuals with Chiari malformations to investigate the presence of Neanderthal genes. This research could offer further evidence of the genetic connection between Neanderthals and modern humans in the context of neurological conditions.

While Chiari type 1 malformations are associated with Neanderthal traits, other types of Chiari malformations have different causes, such as severe forms of spina bifida. Understanding the genetic influences on Chiari malformations not only provides insights into our evolutionary history but also offers potential avenues for further research and treatment development.

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