Papua New Guineans, genetically isolated for 50,000 years, carry Denisovan genes that help their immune system, study suggests

May 13, 2024

Papua New Guineans, genetically isolated for 50,000 years, carry Denisovan genes that help their immune system, study suggests

Posted by Dan Breeden in categories: biotech/medical, genetics

Genes inherited from Denisovans, extinct human relatives, may help Papua New Guineans in the lowlands fight off infection, while mutations to red blood cells may help highlanders live at altitude.

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quality objectives and targets says:

May 15, 2024 at 4:54 am

The genetic isolation of Papua New Guineans for millennia has revealed the presence of Denisovan genes, enhancing their immune system’s adaptability, according to a recent study. This finding underscores the profound impact of ancient human migrations on contemporary populations and highlights the resilience encoded in our genetic heritage.

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