A single jawbone from Taiwan just changed what scientists knew about Denisovans

A mysterious ancient jawbone found in Taiwan has been identified as a Denisovan man. This discovery rewrites our understanding of these early humans. Previously thought to live in cold, high-altitude areas, the Denisovans are now known to have inhabited warmer, coastal regions. This finding significantly expands their known territory across Asia. Ancient protein analysis proved crucial in this identification.

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