neanderthals were limited to simple tools of stone and wood, but that by itself doesn't mean anything regarding whether they are smarter or dumber than modern humans. in fact the odds are they were smarter because they had to memorize much land area and hunt game that runs faster. put a modern human, without any education, in a neanderthal's environment, and he probably would not have done as well. we rely on knowledge acquired from others, and we're good at it, but they relied mostly on wits.

the professor's speculation that he might bring a "neanderthal way of thinking" and solve the problems of mankind is utterly ridiculous. he will grow up in the modern world and think like a modern man. if he wants a neanderthal opinion all the has to do is ask some street bums, the ones that he has been turning his nose up at his entire life. the fucking idiot.

a neanderthal won't be affected by modern germs. their immune system adapts throughout childhood just like ours does. in fact his immune system should be more robust.

however the child will probably have stronger instincts toward violence, sexuality, predation, etc. we retain vestiges of those instincts but they are muted by life in a civilized society. having stronger instincts would make that behavior show through.

I think with the neanderthal exposed to our modern education and society, he would be strikingly more intelligent but have less patience toward learning due to an overwhelming desire to socialize, screw women and be on the move. therefore along with his robust physique he would be well suited for athletics. although he would excel he would still be regarded as "that neanderthal freak".

whether he is handsome or ugly remains to be seen.