Jomon People in Japan Show Minimal Denisovan DNA, Study Reveals

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Jomon People in Japan Show Minimal Denisovan DNA, Study Reveals
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A study reveals that prehistoric Japanese Jomon people had minimal Denisovan DNA, suggesting limited contact with Denisovans, while ancient East Asians from China and Mongolia carried more Denisovan genes, helping to map early human migration and interactions across Eurasia.

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