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Study points to two hidden human lineages in modern DNA
Key Takeaways
- Researchers reported evidence for two previously unknown extinct human lineages in modern genomes.
- One inferred lineage appears to have contributed DNA to all present-day people.
- The second lineage is described as super-archaic and dates back nearly 2 million years.
- The work uses living DNA to probe periods and regions where ancient DNA is scarce.
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