- 20 Apr 2024 06:29
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We have different parts of genetics by other hominoid species:
We have different parts of genetics by other hominoid species:
Homo sapiens have a rich and complex evolutionary history that includes interbreeding with several other hominid species. Here are the known hominids that have mixed with modern humans:
Neanderthals: This is the most well-known case of interbreeding. Neanderthals and Homo sapiens interbred in Europe and Asia, and as a result, non-African modern humans have about 1-4% Neanderthal DNA1.
Denisovans: Another group that Homo sapiens interbred with is the Denisovans. This interaction is evident in the DNA of some modern populations, particularly those in Oceania and some East and South Asians. Melanesians, for example, have around 5% Denisovan ancestry, while some East and South Asians have around 0.2%2.
Unknown Archaic African Hominins: There is evidence of interbreeding with unidentified archaic hominins in Africa. While these hominins have not been specifically identified, their genetic contribution is present in the DNA of modern Sub-Saharan Africans1.
Other Archaic Hominins: There is also the possibility of interbreeding with other, yet unidentified, archaic hominin species. The complex nature of human migration and interaction over tens of thousands of years suggests that there may have been multiple instances of interbreeding with various hominin groups2.
These interbreeding events have left traces in the genomes of modern humans, contributing to the genetic diversity we see today. The study of ancient DNA continues to reveal new insights into these interactions and the shared history of hominid species.