Recent genetic studies have shown that Neanderthal DNA spanning at least 20% of their ancient genome survives in modern humans of non-African ancestry.If you are of European or Asian heritage, then around 2% of your genome originated from Neanderthals.ecent genetic studies have shown that Neanderthal DNA spanning at least 20% of their ancient genome survives in modern humans of non-African ancestry.
Progesterone is a hormone released by the corpus luteum in the ovary. It plays important roles in the menstrual cycle and in maintaining the early stages of pregnancy. It may also be involved in the growth of certain cancers.
Posted on March 17, 2012 by. Progesterone is a hormone produced primarily in womenâs bodies, which helps regulate the menstrual cycle. Although its best known function is to help regulate the menstrual cycle, it has many more uses, which will be discussed in another article.hroughout all this, progesterone does not work alone. Several other important hormones are involved. In the Follicular State (days 1 to 14 of the cycle), one of these important hormones is follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which is secreted from the pituitary gland.