3 New Facts About Denisovans

The video discusses the Denisovans, an extinct group of hominins discovered in Siberia. Their genome was sequenced, revealing unique genetic traits and connections to Neanderthals. Denisovan DNA is prevalent in Southeast Asian and Oceanian populations, particularly in Papua New Guinea. The Denisovans had limited genetic diversity, possibly due to a small population size. The study also highlights evolutionary changes in humans, especially in brain development and language skills, since diverging from Denisovan ancestors.

What characteristics were associated with the young Denisovan women studied?

What changes in the human genome have occurred since the divergence from Denisovan ancestors?