Ancient Immunity: The Role of Archaic Genes in First Nations Peoples of Oceania
Denisovan Genetic Legacy and its Impact on Immunity in First Nations Oceanians
A new study in Cell1 has revealed that an ancient gene variant in the First Nations inhabitants of Oceania, inherited from Denisovans, could influence their immune response. The allele, known as KIR3DLI*114, is widespread across populations in Australia, New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and other regions of Oceania. Researchers believe it may have once p…
