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A Growing Number Of Ancient Human Ancestor Remains Are Being Reclassified As Denisovans As Researchers Create Guidelines Around The Classification
- A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences introduces a method to reclassify ancient fossils as Denisovans.
- Dali Man skull from China now likely identified as Denisovan after reclassification guidelines.
- Researchers expect many fossils to be reclassified as Denisovans, reshaping Asia's ancient map.
- Denisovans, first identified in 2010 via DNA from a Siberian finger bone, are being traced across Asia.
- The study also tested the method on Neanderthal and chimpanzee profiles to verify accuracy.
- If confirmed, more fossils may be re-labeled, correcting past misclassifications.
- The reclassification effort aligns with a broader push to refine fossil taxonomy using genetics.
- Experts believe Denisovans spread across Asia during the Middle Pleistocene era.
- The study draws on skull morphology traits to distinguish Denisovans.
- Future fossil analyses may redefine regional human ancestry maps in Asia.
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