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Ancient Immunity: The Role of Archaic Genes in First Nations Peoples of Oceania
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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

Oct 31, 2024
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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…

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