The Denisovans Expand Their Range into China

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The Denisovans Expand Their Range into China

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Evidence of the ancient humans was limited to a cave in Siberia—but now, scientists have found genetic remains of the Denisovans in China. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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The Denisovans Expand Their Range into China

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