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Scientists say modern humans preserve DNA from a ghost ancestor
Key Takeaways
- A new method suggests living humans collectively preserve nearly the full genome of a ghost ancestor.
- Each person carries only a small fraction, but the inherited segments appear broadly distributed across the genome.
- The approach could help reconstruct ancient lineages even when no fossil DNA is available.
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DT Editorial Team··via newscientist.com