Extinct Human Species Gave Modern Humans An Immunity Boost (IMAGE)

Garvan Institute of Medical Research

Extinct Human Species Gave Modern Humans An Immunity Boost

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This map shows the frequency of the Denisovan TNFAIP3 gene variant in modern human populations of Island South East Asia and Oceania, it is found to be common east of the Wallace Line.

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Owen Siggs

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