Denisovan Jaw Fossil Found Off Taiwan Coast

Posted: 2025-04-13 18:26:16 UTC

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A jaw fossil discovered off the coast of Taiwan has been identified as belonging to a Denisovan, an extinct human relative, based on protein analysis.

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Identification of a Denisovan fossil in Taiwan

Protein analysis as a method for identifying ancient human remains

Expanding the known geographical range of Denisovans

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Difficulty in identifying ancient human remains

Denisovan Jaw Fossil Found Off Taiwan Coast

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