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A finger bone of an ancient human underwent sequencing of its nuclear genome, uncovering a new type of human. Originally found in 2008, the bone was preserved after initial mtDNA sequencing fell short revealing identity.
"Denisovans" are what researchers dubbed the new human, named after the cave in which its was found. Denisovans lived alongside Neanderthals and modern humans. Although they went extinct, they managed to leave DNA with the Melanesias (Papua New Guinea).
The scenario proposed is that after splitting with Neanderthals, Denisovans reached eastern Asia and encountered modern humans.
"Denisovans" are what researchers dubbed the new human, named after the cave in which its was found. Denisovans lived alongside Neanderthals and modern humans. Although they went extinct, they managed to leave DNA with the Melanesias (Papua New Guinea).
The scenario proposed is that after splitting with Neanderthals, Denisovans reached eastern Asia and encountered modern humans.
