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Subject: Re: Denisovan jaw from Taiwan
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erik simpson wrote:
> https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.ads3888?adobe_mc=MCMID%3D91196085935417329474603991401538090131%7CMCORGID%3D242B6472541199F70A4C98A6%2540AdobeOrg%7CTS%3D1744251640 
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> Abstract
> Denisovans are an extinct hominin group defined by ancient genomes of 
> Middle to Late Pleistocene fossils from southern Siberia. Although 
> genomic evidence suggests their widespread distribution throughout 
> eastern Asia and possibly Oceania, so far only a few fossils from the 
> Altai and Tibet are confidently identified molecularly as Denisovan. We 
> identified a hominin mandible (Penghu 1) from Taiwan (10,000 to 70,000 
> years ago or 130,000 to 190,000 years ago) as belonging to a male 
> Denisovan by applying ancient protein analysis. We retrieved 4241 amino 
> acid residues and identified two Denisovan-specific variants. The 
> increased fossil sample of Denisovans demonstrates their wider 
> distribution, including warm and humid regions, as well as their shared 
> distinct robust dentognathic traits that markedly contrast with their 
> sister group, Neanderthals.

Very interesting. Thanks. The dating is confusing. I
even looked at some of the popular press accounts to
see if there might have been some clarification
(sometimes a principal investigator is interviewed)
but I didn't see anything useful.

Shorter link

https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.ads3888