Filling in the genetic gaps in the phylogenetic tree of nearby human species!

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A new high-coverage DNA sequencing method reconstructs the full genome of Denisovans — relatives to both Neandertals and humans — from genetic fragments in a single finger bone.

New DNA analysis shows ancient humans interbred with Denisovans
A new high-coverage DNA sequencing method reconstructs the full genome of Denisovans — relatives to both Neandertals and humans — from genetic fragments in a single finger bone.