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Cave bone fragments reveal unknown ancient human relative

Original: Genetic analysis of hundreds of tiny bone fragments found in the same cave that yielded the first fossil remains of the

Genetic analysis of hundreds of tiny bone fragments from the Siberian cave that first yielded Denisovan fossils has revealed the region was once home to a previously unknown hominin population. The findings suggest multiple archaic human groups lived in or near the site, adding a new branch to the human family tree and deepening what scientists know about human evolution in Asia.

Why now: The discovery of a previously unknown ancient human relative is a major scientific finding that reshapes understanding of human evolution.

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• Genetic analysis of hundreds of tiny bone fragments found in the same cave that yielded the first fossil remains of the Denisovans has revealed that the region was once also home to a previously… # science # archaeology # genetics https://www. newscientist.com/article/25919… · Econopass@flipboard.com · 4

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