[blam]

I've recently read that three 'strains' of Denisovians have been found. The difference between the strains are as great as the differences between Neanderthals and the original Denisovians.
Some are arguing that they (the other 2 strains) should be given their own names and declared as separate human species.

Interesting times.

[SunkenCiv]

The strains have not been found per se, just the one DNA sample was sequenced from the cave — but the living people carrying Denisovan DNA (including yours truly) have been discerned to be carrying additional otherwise unknown sequences which appear to be from additional, otherwise unknown, Denisovans. I feel so durn smug about this... ;^)

If I’ve not sent the link to the archaic DNA research site (they just want your raw DNA file), let me know, in case you’re interested. There are a BUNCH of archaic DNA samples from all over the place, various ages (including stuff close to the radiocarbon limit) that they test for.

[SunkenCiv]

[singing] Once, twice, three times a Denisovan...
https://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/3740525/posts

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