Homo erectus May Have Co-Existed with Denisovans in East Asia
Homo erectus May Have Co-Existed with Denisovans in East Asia
GEOLOGY
 May 22 2026    01:42 AM
 
 
This is an artist's reconstruction of Homo erectus. Image credit: Yale University.

Scientists have extracted and analyzed proteins from the tooth enamel of six Homo erectus individuals who lived in China roughly 400,000 years ago, offering an unprecedented glimpse into the genetic makeup of one of humanity’s most successful and far-ranging ancestors.

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