The Ancient Human Species With A Missing Body

The video explores the discovery of Denisovans, an ancient human species identified from a pinky bone in Denisova Cave. Despite having a complete genome, few fossils exist, making it challenging to reconstruct their appearance. Researchers use Paleo Epigenomics to study the Denisovan epigenome, comparing it to Neanderthals and modern humans to predict physical traits. This innovative approach has shown promise in understanding Denisovan morphology, although more fossils are needed for confirmation.

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