In saliva, clues to a 'ghost' species of ancient human
The evolutionary history of a salivary protein may point to interbreeding between humans and an enigmatic ancient relative
Date:
July 21, 2017
Source:
University at Buffalo
Summary:
In saliva, scientists have found hints that a 'ghost' species of archaic humans may have contributed genetic material to ancestors of people living in sub-Saharan Africa today. The research adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting that sexual rendezvous between different archaic human species may not have been unusual.
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