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fromBig Think
1 month ago

Evolution isn't a straight line: Modern humans come from 2 ancient lineages

The discovery represents a major reversal of the prevailing theory of human evolution, which suggested that modern humans descended from a single ancestral lineage in Africa.
Science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Oldest wooden tools in East Asia may have come from any of three species

Gantangqing's hunter-gatherers could belong to Homo erectus, Denisovans, or Homo heidelbergensis, complicating species identification due to lack of identifiable bones.
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

First Near-Complete Denisovan Skull Reveals What This Ancient Human Cousin Looked Like

We finally have some insights into the cranial morphology of the Denisovans, which had remained a mystery since their DNA was first identified in 2010.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Enigmatic dragon man' was not a new human species, but a Denisovan

Homo longi, known as dragon man, is reclassified as a Denisovan, revealing new insights into human evolution.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

We've had a Denisovan skull since the 1930s-only nobody knew

The Harbin skull has confirmed the physical appearance of Denisovans through protein analysis, redefining our understanding of this ancient species.
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fromNature
3 months ago

Daily briefing: What a precious handful of fossils is teaching us about Denisovans

Capuchin monkeys were observed kidnapping baby howler monkeys, a surprising behavior in the animal kingdom.
A teenager became the first person to undergo prime editing treatment for a rare immune disorder with positive results.
fromNature
3 months ago

Who were the ancient Denisovans? Fossils reveal secrets about the mysterious humans

Discovery of Denisovans reveals new insights into ancient human ancestry.
fromNature
4 months ago

Daily briefing: Mysterious Taiwan fossil is Denisovan

A Denisovan jawbone discovery expands our understanding of their geographical distribution.
Early-career researchers are proactively addressing mental health challenges in academia.
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fromNature
4 months ago

Mysterious human fossil found in Taiwan was a Denisovan

Discovery of a Denisovan jawbone in Taiwan expands their geographical range and understanding of this ancient human group.
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