Ancient Denisovan DNA still shapes human immunity today - The Fact Factory

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Sunday, 14 June 2026

Ancient Denisovan DNA still shapes human immunity today

Ancient encounters between humans and the mysterious Denisovans are still shaping people today. By analyzing genomes from populations across the Pacific, researchers uncovered evidence that the ancestors of Near Oceanians interbred with at least three different Denisovan groups, leaving behind genetic variants that remain active in modern humans.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260613034210.htm

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