It now seems that we have Nethendrthal genes. Well not all of us.The encounters probably took place as humans were leaving Africa in the Middle East or Eastern North Africa (Egypt). Maybe that makes us a different kind of human or not. The per cent vary among the peoples of the world. Most Africans don't have them...is this important? Well, only in that it shows that with all our differences we seem to share so much that is the same that it doesn't matter. Sorry to disappoint the natzis among you.