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Protein in Homo erectus teeth suggests Denisovans gave us some of their DNA
Analysis of proteins in six 400,000-year-old Homo erectus teeth from China identified genetic variants shared with Denisovans, providing the first evidence of genetic mixing between the two groups. On
Analysis of proteins in six 400,000-year-old Homo erectus teeth from China identified genetic variants shared with Denisovans, providing the first evidence of genetic mixing between the two groups. One variant is also found in modern humans, particularly those with Denisovan ancestry in Southeast Asia and Oceania, suggesting H. erectus passed this genetic material through Denisovans to living humans today.
Source: Ars Technica | 2026-05-13