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Ancient DNA Analysis Elucidates Split of Denisovan, Neanderthal Y Chromosome Lineages

Sep 24, 2020
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NEW YORK – Through an analysis of ancient Denisovan and Neanderthal DNA samples, researchers in Europe, the US, and China have found that the Y chromosomes of Denisovans split around 700,000 years ago from a Y chromosome lineage that was shared by Neanderthals and modern humans, which diverged from each other around 370,000 years ago.

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