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Researchers have discovered substantial amounts of Neandertal and Denisovan DNA in the genomes of modern-day Melanesians, providing new insights into human evolutionary history. The study suggests that these archaic lineages may soon be cataloged due to accumulating genome-scale data from worldwide populations.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- Researchers find ancient DNA preserved in modern-day humans Binghamton University · Mar 17, 2016 · first to report
- Modern Melanesians have retained Denisovan DNA American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Mar 17, 2016
- Ancient Denisovan DNA excavated in modern Pacific Islanders University of Washington School of Medicine/UW Medicine · Mar 17, 2016