The Homo Neanderthals
Because of this, most modern humans from Asia and Europe carry 2% Neanderthal DNA. You may have noticed this in your own genetic test. However, we weren’t simply mating with Homo neanderthals. There is evidence that members of the species also interbred with members of a different branch of the human gene pool. The Denisovans are their common name.
The Homo Neanderthals
The Denisovans
It was only recently that the Denisovans were discovered by evolutionary biologists. In fact, it wasn’t until the 21st century that definitive proof of their existence emerged. Scientists from the Max Planck Institute made their findings public in 2010 after doing further investigation. Archaeologists in Siberia have discovered a new species of early human after studying a tooth and a finger bone found in the Altai Mountains of Siberia.
The Denisovans
