RH Negative Blood - The KEY to Unraveling Human History

In a world of universal similarities, ancient blood reveals a unique and curious mystery that has intrigued scientists, geneticists, and historians alike. Most humans share similar blood type markers, but a rare population stands apart with a peculiarly distinct trait, R-H negative blood. The Basque Cro Magnon people of northern Spain and southwestern France have one of the highest concentrations of R-H negative individuals in the world, and their genetic profile raises a fascinating question: Could this rare blood type trace its origins back to a much older, enigmatic population, The Neanderthals?

Nestled between the rugged mountains of northern Spain and the sweeping Atlantic coast of southwestern France, the Basque people inhabit a land that is as unique as their heritage. The Basques are known not only for their distinct language, but also for their unique genetic profile, which has intrigued scientists for decades. Unlike most European populations, the Basques show a high degree of genetic continuity with Europe’s ancient hunter-gatherers, specifically a group called the Western Hunter-Gatherers. This link provides a fascinating glimpse into Europe’s prehistoric landscape, suggesting that the Basques may be the living descendants of Europe’s earliest inhabitants.

The Basques are one of Europe’s most enigmatic populations. Known for their distinct language, Euskara, which has no known relation to any other language on earth, the Basque people have long fascinated anthropologists and geneticists. Studies show that the Basques have a unique genetic profile that sets them apart from other Europeans, with low levels of admixture from later migrations, such as those by Indo-European speakers. They are thought to be direct descendants of some of Europe’s earliest hunter-gatherers, preserving a genetic legacy that stretches back thousands of years.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 RH-NEGATIVE BLOOD TYPE
5:00 BASQUE HUNTER-GATHERERS
9:00 A NEANDERTHAL LINK?

SOURCES:

[MysteriousOrigins]

Thanks for Watching! What other genetic mysteries are you interested to learn about?

[TroyDowVanZandt]

I read a paper some years ago that suggested Rh negativity arose in response to Babesia. I suspect that it arose as the result of hybridization with Neanderthals and not as a genetic trait inherited from them--rather, an immuno-compromise of some kind. We negative types have some related traits. For example, we tend to run cooler. 98.6 is like a fever for me. I'm usually 97 point something. I once had a physician take my temperature and correctly guess my Rh negativity.

[summersun]

I'm RH A Negative. My family and I are from the South of Italy. I only found out my blood type when I was pregnant with my son. I had a threatened miscarriage during my pregnancy which I believe was my body's way of trying to expel the RH positive child as something that was foreign to it. Thankfully I received medical treatment that helped keep my baby well and safe. My pregnancy went to full term.

[leemclellan]

A rhs neg here
during my time in the military A rhs neg was stamped in bold red letters across my identity card never thought too much about it till I had problems during my pregnancy
I did my DNA and my ancestors were hunter gatherers from the Iberian peninsula

[carocollier]

A rh neg, Scottish/Welsh, now living in South Africa. Body temp also low, 98 F is mild fever for me. Born Jan in Edinburgh, mid-winter, always prefer cold weather. Also struggled with pregnancies, several miscarriages. Very interesting, many thanks.

[zxarkov]

AB- Protect your DNA!!! It is sacred, a gift from the creator.

[barbliska]

I’m part Basque, Scottish, English, and of German ancestry. I’m RH negative O blood type.

[virginiavixen]

A- Rh blood type here. My ancestry is German, Scottish, English, & Welsh. I live in the U.S. My paternal grandmother was also Rh negative which led to the loss of her pregnancies after the birth of my father. This was before Rho-GAM was in use. My mother-in-law is O-, but my husband is A+. Two of our 3 children are A+, but our youngest is O-. The origins of Rh negative blood type has always fascinated me.

[kategoings]

Thank you so much for this. I am A 42-year-old woman who has spent about the last decade trying to figure out what is wrong with me. I have at least half a dozen physical diagnoses and the same, if not more mental diagnoses. The doctors and specialists that I have been to are stumped. When they try to treat what they think is wrong, the treatments typically don't work. I am going to bring this possibility up to my psychiatrist. I never would have thought about it before if I hadn't watched your video. A lot of it really meshes with my symptoms. I SO appreciate you doing this. Thank you from the bottom of my messed up heart.😊🤪

[E.o.t.]

B- Rhs here. My mothers father's side is from the Iberian peninsula. Going back 4+great grandfather. I'm the only one in my immediate family with rh-. My body temp is lower than 98. I have an extra vertebrae in my sacrum. So I have 34 vertebrae. This has caused me so much pain in my lower back to where I need to have surgery but I'm not getting it. I'm sensitive to light as well. I've always felt different from others. Being B-rh my blood type is 2% of the population. Crazy to think about. I try to learn all I can on this topic.

[padmalaycock]

I am O negative. I live in central Oregon. There is a town south of Bend called Jacksonville. I visited friends there and I didn't want to leave and thought about living there. My friend knows all about the climate there. It's wine territory and their wines are very good. It has a micro climate that exists only one other place on earth: The Basque Country. I found this video fascinating. I have a good immune system and am grate for this odd blood type that I have.

[whatissupp]

I too am RH neg, also have body temps at 97 deg also have always had a great immune system until menopause.

[c.a.]

My hubby and I got married in 1977, and it was not necessary to have a blood test. I never knew what the blood test was for anyway. Someone said it was to test for STDs. I didn't want a baby until 12 years into our marriage. I started throwing up at 4 weeks into preg and never stopped. Back in 1991, they didn't talk about the conditions' name we have for it today, hyperemesis, 13:02 like Kate Middleton or Amy Shumer. I went to my first OBG appt. and they wanted my blood type, I didn't know it but knew my hubby was A+ positive. They told me I was B neg and had to have a shot. I had no info on this at all. That is why they'd always had to have blood test before marriage. If you were a rh neg and hubby was rh pos you probably couldn't have a succesful pregnancy. But a man invented the shot to give pregnant moms the ability to not lose the baby or have other complications. So that's why no blood tests were required. I found this so fascinating. I had another shot after she was born. But I still don't know how the B - neg blood was passed to me. I'm Slovak, Polish, Irish, Hungarian, and I'm sure some other European ancestry. I'm 65 and turning grey. My hair is growing crazy and I've donated 2 x's about 24+ inches each time. When I was little, it grew incredibly long, too and was blonde, then light brown with some red highlights. But in the last few years, my new hair has been coming in grey on the tips, then proceeds to grow in very, very black, coarse, and curly with the grey 1-inch tips. What is this about. Does the hair have anything to do with the B - blood type lineage. I'm also not comfortable on really hot sunny days. I prefer to be active at night. Sometimes I feel I'm living like a vampire. Sunlight, I hate. Daytime exhausts me. Love the fall time, love the rain. We retired in FL with my daughter, and I absolutely hate it here. I'd love to see more stories on the RH negative blood theories and studies about the people who have it.

[globaldave]

As a descendant of people from Northern Spain and Southern France and with O- blood, I approve of this podcast.

[berniarmstrong]

A Rh Neg here - largely Irish ancestry.
I live in Catalonia and would like to point out that the spectacular mountains with their rounded peaks like stubby fingers clutching at the sky (featured six and seven minutes in) are nowhere near the Basque Country. They are in Catalonia just West of Barcelona and the complex is called Montserrat - it's the "holy mountain" of the Catalans and if you ever visit it, you will find out why (ignore the Monastery - seen one - seen them all) get up onto this very special mountain.

[carolynjohnston]

Rh Neg O, Scottish, low BP and low temp. Both parents were Rh Neg and my husband is too. Oh and both my father and husband are left handed.

[normbograham]

DNA has linked some groups, half way around the world. Yet, we ignore how far people must have traveled.

[angelajoyce]

What an interesting program. Thank you. My mother had that blood group. My father was O Positive. They lost 3 children because they were not compatible. It wasn't until the late 50's that my mother was told. She carried 2 more children and that was when they discovered the problem she would have to carry a card to say no blood products and also to look for antibodies. Out of 8 children 5 survived.

[SandraGrimes-rtwe]

A- Female Brown hair with hints of red in the sunlight, hazel eyes, Olive skin tone. Iberian peninsula, Scottish, Eastern Europe. Live in the US

[bmech]

Anyone alive today had resilient ancestors.