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TIL: West African populations carry “ghost” DNA from an unknown archaic human species that doesn’t match Neanderthals or Denisovans. Hinting at mysterious linea... (opens in new tab)

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Covered in 4 articles

Nautilus·

Ancient Teeth Hint at Homo Erectus-Denisovan Interbreeding

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Refractor·

Homo erectus may have passed a genetic legacy down to modern humans after all

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The Conversation·

Ancient tooth proteins suggest ‘Homo erectus’ may have left a genetic legacy in people today

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