(IMAGE) Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona Caption Geographical distribution of the substitution identified in the SLC30A9 gene in current human populations and possible scenarios of Denisovan introgression. SLC30A9 ancestral corresponds to the version of the gene prior to the crossing between Denisovans and Sapiens. SLC30A9 variant refers to the version shared with Denisovans. Credit: Jorge Garcia and Elena Bosch. Licensed under Creative Commons 4.0. Created in mapchart. Credit Jorge Garcia and Elena Bosch. Licensed under Creative Commons 4.0. Created in mapchart. Usage Restrictions none License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.