"Discovery: 150,000-Year-Old Chinese 'Dragon Man' Linked to Elusive Human Group"

Scientists have linked the elusive Denisovan group to the Homo longi species, represented by the 150,000-year-old "Dragon man" fossil found in China. Evidence of Denisovan DNA in modern populations, including Tibetans, suggests their interbreeding with Homo sapiens and potential role in human evolution. The diverse habitats occupied by Denisovans raise questions about their adaptive behavior compared to Neanderthals, while DNA analyses indicate complex interactions and coexistence with modern humans and Neanderthals.