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Scientists link 146,000-year-old Chinese skull to Denisovans, revealing their physical traits and genetic legacy.
In 2025, scientists linked the 146,000-year-old "Dragon Man" skull from China to the Denisovans, a previously unknown ancient human group, using mitochondrial DNA from dental calculus and proteins from the petrous bone.
This discovery provides the first clear physical evidence of Denisovan appearance, suggesting they had broad faces, flat noses, and prominent jaws.
While the fossil may be reclassified as Homo longi, the name Denisovan will likely persist.
The findings, though preliminary, offer major insights into Denisovan anatomy, geography, and genetic legacy in modern Asians, advancing understanding of human evolution.
Further research is needed to confirm the connection and explore their behavior and extinction.
Los científicos vinculan un cráneo chino de hace 146.000 años con los denisovanos, revelando sus rasgos físicos y legado genético.