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Aug 10, 2020 · A new analysis of the genomes of the most famous of ancient humans - Neanderthals and Denisovans - has revealed an as-yet-unidentified ancestor for our species – a branch of our distant family tree without any known label to put to it.
Jul 16, 2021 · Just 7% of our genome is uniquely shared with other humans, and not shared by other early ancestors, according to a study published Friday in the journal Science Advances.
Dec 3, 2023 · Neanderthals have held our fascination ever since we first identified their remains. Today, thanks to new artifacts and technologies, findings about our closest relatives are coming thick and...
May 14, 2003 · The DNA contains chemical sequences that resemble those of people today but differ substantially from those previously isolated from four Neandertal specimens, the scientists report.
Sep 24, 2023 · It was a new species of hominin, now known as Denisovans, who were the first human cousins identified only by their DNA. Armed with these Neanderthal and Denisovan genomes, scientists could compare them to people today and look for chunks of DNA that match.
Oct 24, 2022 · The amounts vary by ethnicity, but can account for up to a few percent of the human genome. Genes from Neanderthals have been implicated in a number of biological traits today, from our immune systems to our hair and skin.
Feb 13, 2021 · Neanderthal genes are still helping humans today. Anthropologists have found surprising traits in ancient DNA, including one that may trigger immunity against viruses. By Claire Maldarelli....
