How Multiple Denisovan Populations Shaped Modern Human Genes

New research reveals distinct Denisovan populations that interbred with early humans, adapting to diverse environments and impacting human evolution.

One of the most intriguing chapters in human evolution is the story of the Denisovans, a mysterious, now-extinct hominin group that left a significant genetic footprint in the DNA of modern humans. Initially discovered through a single finger bone in Siberia’s Denisova Cave, Denisovans are now known to have had a far-reaching impact on the genetic makeu…