Ghost lineage in Africa left its mark on human DNA, study reveals

Anthropology

1 August 2026 at 5:31 am

Ghost lineage in Africa left its mark on human DNA, study reveals

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New research suggests that in addition to Neanderthals and Denisovans, a third "ghost lineage" in Africa also interbred with modern humans before they left the continent. This discovery, hinted at previously, provides further insight into human ancestry through advanced analytical techniques.

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