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A new study found that ancient Denisovan DNA remains active in people today, regulating genes linked to immunity and skeletal development.
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South Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Near Oceania
Who
Serena Tucci, Patrick Reilly
What
A new study found that ancient Denisovan DNA remains active in people today, regulating genes linked to immunity and skeletal development.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:15:00 GMT · 3h 35m ago
Where
South Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Near Oceania ·
Why
This inherited DNA actively switches genes on and off, with real consequences for health, by bolstering immunity and influencing bone growth.
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How this affects you
This discovery redefines the understanding of ancient DNA, showing it's not inert background noise but actively influences human health, particularly immune responses and bone development. It has practical implications for modern medicine, especially for communities previously underrepresented in genetic research, by improving disease understanding and treatments.
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- Health & Science3h 35m agoA new study found that ancient Denisovan DNA passed down to people in the South Pacific actively regulates genes related to immunity and skeletal development, rather than being inert genetic 'leftovers'.Open article
- Health & Science3h 35m agoA new study found that DNA passed down from Denisovans remains active in people today, helping regulate genes linked to immunity and skeletal development, particularly affecting communities in the South Pacific.Open article
- Health & Science3h 35m agoA new study found that ancient Denisovan DNA remains active in people today, helping regulate genes linked to immunity and skeletal development.Open article
- Health & Science3h 35m agoA new study found that ancient Denisovan DNA is still active in humans today, switching genes on and off with real consequences for health, particularly in immunity and bone development.Open article
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