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May 13, 2024

Papua New Guineans, genetically isolated for 50,000 years, carry Denisovan genes that help their immune system, study suggests

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Genes inherited from Denisovans, extinct human relatives, may help Papua New Guineans in the lowlands fight off infection, while mutations to red blood cells may help highlanders live at altitude.

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  1. quality objectives and targets says:
    May 15, 2024 at 4:54 am

    The genetic isolation of Papua New Guineans for millennia has revealed the presence of Denisovan genes, enhancing their immune system’s adaptability, according to a recent study. This finding underscores the profound impact of ancient human migrations on contemporary populations and highlights the resilience encoded in our genetic heritage.

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