Denisovan Man

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8583254.stm

2010 - DNA identifies new ancient human dubbed 'X-woman'

By Paul Rincon
Science reporter, BBC News


The finger bone was unearthed in 2008 at Denisova Cave

Scientists have identified a previously unknown type of ancient human through analysis of DNA from a finger bone unearthed in a Siberian cave.

The extinct "hominin" (human-like creature) lived in Central Asia between 48,000 and 30,000 years ago.

An international team has sequenced genetic material from the fossil showing that it is distinct from that of Neanderthals and modern humans.


https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/hominins-weve-been-calling-denisovans-are-more-diverse-previously-thought-180971952

The Hominins We’ve Been Calling Denisovans Are More Diverse Than Previously Thought

Researchers have identified three distinct Denisovan lineages, including one that could constitute an entirely separate species Read more: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/hominins-weve-been-calling-denisovans-are-more-diverse-previously-thought-180971952/#O8xSOZL8kXfZoUAm.99 Give the gift of Smithsonian magazine for only $12! http://bit.ly/1cGUiGv Follow us: @SmithsonianMag on Twitter


https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0787rjt

Jawbone fond in Tibet

BBC Radio interview. Highlights:

  • larger than any known human jawbone
  • not all teeth present yet, it wold have become larger with age
  • Denisovan genes are more efficient at low oxygen high altitude environments



discovery: 2010 - DNA identifies new ancient human dubbed 'X-woman'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8583254.stm


diverse: The Hominins We’ve Been Calling Denisovans Are More Diverse Than Previously Thought
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/hominins-weve-been-calling-denisovans-are-more-diverse-previously-thought-180971952


jawbone: Jawbone fond in Tibet
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0787rjt