Why 90% of East Asians Can't Drink Milk - Ancient DNA Mystery? Video Watch time under 1 minute April 25, 2025 Topics Life Science Genetics Being Human Human Body Share Image Ever wonder why some people can drink milk without any issues — while others can't? This quick science short explores the surprising link between lactose tolerance and Neanderthal DNA in East Asians. Recent research from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Max Planck Institute reveals that lactose tolerance genes in a small percentage of East Asians may have been inherited from ancient Neanderthals, even though dairy wasn’t part of their diet.
