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Genetic analysis of cave bone fragments reveals 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 that the region was once also home to a previously unidentified ancient human relative. The findings suggest multiple archaic human groups overlapped in the area, adding to evidence that Denisova Cave was a crossroads for different hominin populations.

Why now: New genetics research from a famous fossil site points to an unknown ancient human group, a striking addition to human evolutionary history.

DenisovansDenisova CaveSiberiaNew Scientist

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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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