The Ghost Species Hidden Inside Your DNA (The Denisovans Explained)
In 2010, scientists found a finger bone in a Siberian cave. When they analyzed its DNA, the results stunned the entire scientific world ā it wasn't Neanderthal, it wasn't modern human. It was something else entirely. Meet the Denisovans: a ghost species of human that we've barely seen, yet whose DNA is still living inside millions of people today. In this episode, we explore how a single bone fragment rewrote the human family tree, why people from Southeast Asia and Oceania carry 4-6% Denisovan DNA, and how a gene the Denisovans left behind is still helping Tibetans breathe at extreme altitude right now. š§¬ The Hominid explores human evolution, ancient DNA, and the science stories you need to know. š Subscribe and hit the bell ā don't miss what's coming next. ā Topics covered: Denisovans, Denisovan DNA, ghost species, human evolution, ancient DNA, Denisova Cave, EPAS1 gene, Tibetan DNA, prehistoric humans, human origins, paleoanthropology #HumanEvolution #Denisovan #AncientDNA
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