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Unlocking Denisovan Mysteries

This chapter explores recent discoveries regarding the appearance of the Denisovans, an ancient relative of modern humans, through revolutionary research and genetic analysis. Highlighting a well-preserved skull found in 2021, the discussion covers the complexities of reconstructing Denisovan traits, including insights from ancient proteins and mitochondrial DNA. Additionally, the potential of dental plaque for uncovering ancient genetic information opens new avenues for understanding Denisovans and their place in evolutionary history.

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