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SCIENCEMay 13 · 20:27 UTCARS TECHNICAJohn Timmer

Protein in Homo erectus teeth suggests Denisovans gave us some of their DNA

Scientists have found evidence that Denisovans interbred with Homo erectus, and modern humans inherited some of their DNA. This discovery was made possible through the analysis of ancient proteins in teeth. The finding sheds light on humanity's ancestry and the interactions between different human species.

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