Denisovans' Genetic Legacy Might Have Influenced Our Mental Health
A specific genetic variant related to zinc regulation, possibly providing an evolutionary advantage for our ancestors adapting to cold environments may have affected mental health
In a groundbreaking study led by the Institute of Evolutionary Biology (IBE) and Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), scientists have unraveled one of the most significant genetic contributions by Denisovans to modern humans. Published in PLoS Genetics1, the research highlights a specific genetic variant linked to zinc regulation, shedding light on its evoluti…
