Neanderthal Legacy (IMAGE) Vanderbilt University Caption Neanderthal DNA influences many physical traits in people of Eurasian heritage. Credit Michael Smeltzer, Vanderbilt University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.