Discovery of Genetic Mutations in H. erectus

Qiaomei Fu led research on H. erectus teeth from China.
Two mutations found: one unique to East Asian H. erectus, another in Denisovans.
Study suggests interbreeding between East Asian H. erectus and Denisovans.
Findings published in Nature clarify human evolutionary links.
Research highlights need for more DNA and fossils to refine evolutionary records.

Evolution | Paleogenetics | Interbreeding

China | Denisovans

Qiaomei Fu | John Hawks

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