Patricia Kramer Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Patricia Kramer Neandertals are closely related to us with complex cultural adaptations much like those of modern humans, but their physical form is different from us in important ways, understanding their adaptations allows us to understand our own evolutionary path better. Patricia Kramer top-news Having a virtual reconstruction allows us to do all sorts of new computer modeling, for me, though, the most exciting piece is thinking about the impact of a differently shaped body on mobility. With the computer models, we can begin to' reanimate' them to see how they moved on hills, for instance, or how carrying burdens impacted their movements. Patricia Kramer top-news