A high-coverage genome sequence from an archaic Denisovan individual.
Matthias Meyer, Martin Kircher, Marie-Theres Gansauge, Heng Li, Fernando Racimo, Swapan Mallick, Joshua G Schraiber, Flora Jay, Kay Prüfer, Cesare de Filippo, Peter H Sudmant, Can Alkan, Qiaomei Fu, Ron Do, Nadin Rohland
October 2012Synopsis of Social media discussions
Overall, the discussions reflect excitement about the high-coverage genome sequence revealing new insights into Denisovans. For example, mentions of 'unlocking ancient secrets' and references to dating and population migrations demonstrate the perceived importance of this research. The tone is both appreciative and curious, emphasizing the contribution to understanding human evolution, though some posts hint at the ongoing nature of this scientific exploration.
Agreement
Moderate agreementMost discussions acknowledge the significance of the Denisovan genome sequencing, recognizing it as an important step in understanding archaic humans.
Interest
High level of interestThe posts express high curiosity about the findings, mentioning updates, new genome access, and historical context.
Engagement
Moderate level of engagementSome posts delve into technical details like genome coverage and implications for human history, indicating moderate deep engagement.
Impact
Moderate level of impactWhile generally positive, discussions suggest the research's potential impact on anthropology and evolutionary science, but some writers view it as incremental rather than revolutionary.
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Pääbo’s seminal work provides a basis for explaining what makes us uniquely human.
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ובכן, זה הרבה יותר #השערה שצריך להוכיח מאשר כזו המבוססת בעובדות, זאת כיוון שלא ניתן לעשות הצלבה, למרות שיש גנום כמעט מושלם של ניאנדרטל באיכות טובה.
Meyer, M. et al (2013) "A High-Coverage Genome Sequence from an Archaic Denisovan Individual", Science . Vol. 338 (12), pp. 222-226
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Ignacio Martín Lerma
Por último, cabe destacar al grupo de los Denisovanos. Sabemos que se extendieron por Siberia y la parte oriental de Asia.
Reciben su nombre de la cueva de Denisova al sur de Siberia y que la habitaron entre hace 200.000 años y 50.000 años.
https://t.co/wgauvJ51DY
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窪田 薫
年代決定なんだろうと思って調べてみたら、地化系じゃなかった。autosomal dataなる代物らしい。
Meyer, M. et al. A high-coverage genome sequence from an archaic Denisovan individual. Science 338, 222–226 (2012).
https://t.co/oVSe0S838l
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@Aiims1742 (Twitter)Genetic history of an archaic hominin group from Denisova Cave in Siberia @Nature (2010) https://t.co/oSCBi1M5Xm A High-Coverage Genome Sequence from an Archaic Denisovan Individual @ScienceMagazine (2012) https://t.co/4ynV9NhSMz
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Ignacio Martín Lerma
@I_MartinLerma (Twitter)Por último, cabe destacar al grupo de los Denisovanos. Sabemos que se extendieron por Siberia y la parte oriental de Asia. Reciben su nombre de la cueva de Denisova al sur de Siberia y que la habitaron entre hace 200.000 años y 50.000 años. https://t.co/wgauvJ51DY
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@StefanoBerto83 (Twitter)@guiodic Dipende molto da quanto genome è stato sequenziato e da quanta copertura genomica hai. Il Denovisan e Neanderthal sono gli unici con un decente coverage che permette buone statistiche per definirli specie distinte. https://t.co/z0Y4rNmxI1
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窪田 薫
@kaoryu (Twitter)年代決定なんだろうと思って調べてみたら、地化系じゃなかった。autosomal dataなる代物らしい。 Meyer, M. et al. A high-coverage genome sequence from an archaic Denisovan individual. Science 338, 222–226 (2012). https://t.co/oVSe0S838l
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@thespartaNeer (Twitter)ובכן, זה הרבה יותר #השערה שצריך להוכיח מאשר כזו המבוססת בעובדות, זאת כיוון שלא ניתן לעשות הצלבה, למרות שיש גנום כמעט מושלם של ניאנדרטל באיכות טובה. Meyer, M. et al (2013) "A High-Coverage Genome Sequence from an Archaic Denisovan Individual", Science . Vol. 338 (12), pp. 222-226
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Abstract Synopsis
- This research introduces a new method for preparing DNA libraries that enabled scientists to sequence a high-quality, 30x coverage genome of a Denisovan, an extinct relative of Neandertals, revealing very low genetic diversity in these ancient humans.
- The high-quality genome data allows researchers to estimate that Denisovans had extremely low heterozygosity and to preliminarily date the specimen based on its genetic differences, helping to understand when they lived.
- The study also provides detailed insights into how Denisovan and Neandertal DNA have mixed into modern humans and identifies key genetic changes that became common in Homo sapiens after diverging from Denisovans.]
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