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Scientists say an entirely separate type of human identified from bones in Siberia co-existed and interbred with our own species.
According to the researchers, this provides confirmation there were at least four distinct types of human in existence when anatomically modern humans (Homo sapiens sapiens) first left their African homeland
Scientists were able to analyse DNA from a tooth and from a finger bone excavated in the Denisova cave in southern Siberia. The individuals belonged to a genetically distinct group of humans that were distantly related to Neanderthals but even more distantly related to us.
The study shows that Denisovans interbred with the ancestors of the present day people of the Melanesian region north and north-east of Australia. Melanesian DNA comprises between 4% and 6% Denisovan DNA.
Originally posted by bourbon2nite
reply to post by Versa
That could possibly explain my inlaws.
Originally posted by bourbon2nite
reply to post by Versa
That could possibly explain my inlaws.