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Am J Hum Genet October 2011 PMID 21944045

Denisova admixture and the first modern human dispersals into Southeast Asia and Oceania.

David Reich, Nick Patterson, Martin Kircher, Frederick Delfin, Madhusudan R Nandineni, Irina Pugach, Albert Min-Shan Ko, Ying-Chin Ko, Timothy A Jinam, Maude E Phipps, Naruya Saitou, Andreas Wollstein, Manfred Kayser, Svante Pääbo, Mark Stoneking

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The discussions reflect a balanced interest in the topic, with mentions of how the findings demonstrate extensive interbreeding and geographic range of Denisovans, exemplified in phrases like 'genetic material from Denisovans' and 'wide geographic range.' The tone is analytical, referencing related studies to contextualize the impact of the research on understanding human dispersal into Southeast Asia and Oceania.

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Most discussions acknowledge the significance of Denisovan admixture in human dispersal patterns, with users referencing the original publication and supporting its conclusions.

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Participants show moderate curiosity, especially when connecting the findings to broader questions about human migration and ancient interaction with archaic species.

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Comments include citations of related works, like those by Liu et al., and personal reflections on how the findings alter understanding of human history, indicating a fair level of meaningful engagement.

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The discussions imply that the research could influence future studies on human evolution and migration, with some users emphasizing its importance for understanding genetic diversity in Southeast Asia and Oceania.

Abstract in brief

  • The study finds that some populations in Southeast Asia and Oceania, like Aboriginal Australians, Polynesians, Fijians, and certain Negrito groups, inherited genetic material from Denisovans, while others like East Asians, Jehai, and Onge did not.
  • The evidence suggests that Denisovan gene flow happened after early human groups had already dispersed into Southeast Asia, rather than originating in mainland Asia and spreading outward.
  • These findings imply that Denisovans had a wide geographic range, from Siberia to tropical Asia, and that interbreeding with modern humans occurred within Southeast Asia itself.]
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Jodie Ingles
@jodieingles27.bsky.social · Bluesky

Ahh that didn’t link. This one: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21944045/

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Soy Ateo
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Reich, D,et al (2011) Denisova admixture and the first modern human dispersals into Southeast Asia and Oceania. American Journal of Human Genetics https://t.co/Jhj1o3k7Qv Liu,W, et al(2015) The earliest unequivocally modern humans in southern China. Nature https://t.co/Ga0eTFrfGk

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Soy Ateo
@ateoyagnostico · X

Reich, D,et al (2011) Denisova admixture and the first modern human dispersals into Southeast Asia and Oceania. American Journal of Human Genetics https://t.co/Jhj1o3k7Qv Liu,W, et al(2015) The earliest unequivocally modern humans in southern China. Nature https://t.co/Ga0eTFrfGk

Mar 27, 2025 · 13,295 followers View post →
Jodie Ingles
@jodieingles27.bsky.social · Bluesky

Ahh that didn’t link. This one: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21944045/

Mar 5, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share View post →