A collaborative team of scientists has announced they successfully recovered DNA from a fossil of Homo longi, identified as the Denisovan species rather than a new species. This reclassification significantly impacts our understanding of human evolution, as Denisovans are known for their genetic contributions to modern humans. The research highlights their robust physical characteristics and extensive survival across varied Asian environments, further explaining how Denisovan genes influence traits such as high-altitude adaptation among modern populations.
The breakthrough by the Chinese and Swedish research team reclassifies Homo longi as a Denisovan, not a new human species, altering our understanding of human evolution.
Genetics have shown that Denisovans interbred with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens, leaving a genetic legacy in many modern Asians.
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