Alysson Moutri

Alysson Moutri is a geneticist at the University of California, San Diego, known for his research on the genetic factors that contributed to the survival of Homo sapiens over other hominin species, such as Neanderthals. He recently co-authored a study suggesting that a genetic variant in the Nova-1 gene provided modern humans with a protective advantage against lead toxicity, potentially influencing cognitive functions and communication abilities.