A new study identified 3,127 Denisovan genetic variants actively influencing the immune systems of modern Oceanians.

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Yale University researchers Serena Tucci and Patrick Reilly

What

When

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:13:56 GMT · 13h 6m ago

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Oceania ·

Why

Early human migrants to Oceania likely benefited from these Denisovan genes for adaptation to new immune environments and pathogens.

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The findings demonstrate the ongoing influence of ancient human interbreeding on modern human biology and highlight the importance of sequencing underrepresented populations for understanding health disparities.

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