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archaeology11 days ago•93 min saved

DNA’s Hidden Ancestors: Ghost Lineages Living On in Our Genes

Ghost lineages are extinct or unsampled ancestral populations whose DNA persists in modern genomes; scientists detect them when portions of our DNA cannot be traced to known relatives, revealing hidden chapters of evolution and ancient gene flow from Neanderthals, Denisovans, and other unknown lineages.

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science9 months ago•3 min saved

Ancient Tibetan 'Ghost' Lineage Revealed by DNA Study

A 7,100-year-old skeleton from China revealed a previously unknown 'ghost' lineage that is linked to the origins of Tibetan people, suggesting a deeply diverged Asian population that contributed to modern Tibetan genetics. This discovery provides new insights into prehistoric populations in East Asia and highlights the complex genetic history of the region.

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