September 2017 PMID 28784789

Early history of Neanderthals and Denisovans.

Alan R Rogers, Ryan J Bohlender, Chad D Huff

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26
Peak: 7 in Mar 2022
across 5 sources since Aug 2017

Extended reach

554,045
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What people are saying

The group's overall sentiment reflects strong support and curiosity about the article, exemplified by mentions of genetic differences among Neanderthal groups and the role of interbreeding, with the tone combining scientific interest and appreciation for the research's implications. Words like 'supporting', 'considerable genetic distance', and references to 'advanced DNA analysis' demonstrate a focus on technical and evolutionary insights, influencing the moderate impact assessment.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the findings and interpretations of the publication, emphasizing the importance of genetic diversity and interbreeding among archaic humans.

InterestHigh interest

The presence of multiple enthusiastic comments and references to advanced DNA analysis indicates high interest among the participants.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific aspects of the research, such as population dynamics and interbreeding, showing moderate to deep engagement with the subject matter.

ImpactModerate impact

While some posts highlight the significance of these findings for understanding human evolution, the overall impact appears to be moderate, with some posts being more informational than transformative.

Abstract in brief

  • The study uses advanced DNA analysis to trace the early history of Neanderthals and Denisovans, revealing their population dynamics over hundreds of thousands of years.
  • It shows that after diverging from modern humans, the Neanderthal and Denisovan lineages experienced a period of decline, with Neanderthals later becoming a large, subdivided population.
  • The research also confirms that some genes from Neanderthals were transferred into early modern Europeans, indicating interbreeding during that time and an early spread of archaic humans across regions.]

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Roberto Sáez
@robertosaezm · X

Early history of Neanderthals and Denisovans https://t.co/JTXMqAYhMK (2017) https://t.co/CGEnBWQTox

Mar 7, 2022 · 11 likes · 6 shares · 12,500 followers View post →
Neil Salter
@NeilSalter4 · X

@petenick7 @NobelPrize There is one species of 'modern' humans, but there were many species of humans such as Neaderthals, they are often referred to as humans in the literature on the subject, and may have been just as intelligent and cultured, or maybe more so https://t.co/OfKIVXhpYz

Oct 3, 2022 · 2 likes · 6,682 followers View post →
Jean-Paul Demoule
@JPDemoule · X

RT @robertosaezm: Early history of Neanderthals and Denisovans https://t.co/JTXMqAYhMK (2017) https://t.co/CGEnBWQTox

Mar 7, 2022 · 6 shares · 9,580 followers View post →
lmmortal Seti
@angelseti · X

Early history of Neanderthals and Denisovans https://t.co/wFXHeTLxBi

Mar 8, 2021 · 1,651 followers View post →
Robert Jones
@RobertJ09323900 · X

@PaulHease @archeohistories Most current science points to the lower end of that range. Individual groups of Neanderthal show considerable genetic distance from each other, supporting low population counts overall. https://t.co/MEEe5E4kOv

Jul 17, 2025 · 476 followers View post →
Diegloflainez
@diegloflainez · X

RT @robertosaezm: Early history of Neanderthals and Denisovans https://t.co/JTXMqAYhMK (2017) https://t.co/CGEnBWQTox

Mar 7, 2022 · 6 shares · 430 followers View post →

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Robert Jones
@RobertJ09323900 · X

@PaulHease @archeohistories Most current science points to the lower end of that range. Individual groups of Neanderthal show considerable genetic distance from each other, supporting low population counts overall. https://t.co/MEEe5E4kOv

Jul 17, 2025 · 476 followers View post →
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Neil Salter
@NeilSalter4 · X

@petenick7 @NobelPrize There is one species of 'modern' humans, but there were many species of humans such as Neaderthals, they are often referred to as humans in the literature on the subject, and may have been just as intelligent and cultured, or maybe more so https://t.co/OfKIVXhpYz

Oct 3, 2022 · 2 likes · 6,682 followers View post →
Han
@Han11810862 · X

RT @robertosaezm: Early history of Neanderthals and Denisovans https://t.co/JTXMqAYhMK (2017) https://t.co/CGEnBWQTox

Mar 8, 2022 · 6 shares · 7 followers View post →
Diegloflainez
@diegloflainez · X

RT @robertosaezm: Early history of Neanderthals and Denisovans https://t.co/JTXMqAYhMK (2017) https://t.co/CGEnBWQTox

Mar 7, 2022 · 6 shares · 430 followers View post →
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Jean-Paul Demoule
@JPDemoule · X

RT @robertosaezm: Early history of Neanderthals and Denisovans https://t.co/JTXMqAYhMK (2017) https://t.co/CGEnBWQTox

Mar 7, 2022 · 6 shares · 9,580 followers View post →
Yanqing Deng
@Han_wu_OSL · X

RT @robertosaezm: Early history of Neanderthals and Denisovans https://t.co/JTXMqAYhMK (2017) https://t.co/CGEnBWQTox

Mar 7, 2022 · 6 shares · 105 followers View post →
Roberto Sáez
@robertosaezm · X

Early history of Neanderthals and Denisovans https://t.co/JTXMqAYhMK (2017) https://t.co/CGEnBWQTox

Mar 7, 2022 · 11 likes · 6 shares · 12,500 followers View post →
lmmortal Seti
@angelseti · X

Early history of Neanderthals and Denisovans https://t.co/wFXHeTLxBi

Mar 8, 2021 · 1,651 followers View post →
Monica Myers
@MonicaWrightW8 · X

Early history of Neanderthals and Denisovans https://t.co/C1Ag3RU8wJ

Feb 13, 2021 · 389 followers View post →
Umberto Genovese
@UmbyWanKenobi · X

Early history of Neanderthals and Denisovans | PNAS https://t.co/3kRC77i2BS

Feb 21, 2020 · 334 followers View post →
Paleogenomics - María Ávila Arcos
@paleogenomics.bsky.social · Bluesky

Early history of Neanderthals and Denisovans http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2017/08/01/1706426114

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Introduction To Anthropology 2 | PDF | Anthropology | Homo
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” PNAS 114 (37): 9859–63. doi:10.1073/pnas.1706426114. Roth, G., and U. Dicke. 2012. “Evolution of the Brain and Intelligence in Primates.” Progress in ...

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IntroductiontoAnthropology (Opensource) | PDF | Anthropology | Homo
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” PNAS 114 (37): 9859–63. doi:10.1073/pnas.1706426114. Roth, G., and U. Dicke. 2012. “Evolution of the Brain and Intelligence in Primates.” Progress in ...

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Neanderthal: un buffet speciale temporaneo? : r/genetics - Reddit
Reddit

... lasciato l'Africa e li hanno incontrati in Eurasia. https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1706426114. Upvoto 10. Downvoto Condividi.

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Stari zub sugeriše da su Denisovanci zalazili mnogo dalje od Sibira ...
Reddit

... la zatrpan/a popularno-naučnim izveštavanjem prethodne godine: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1706426114 · brand_x. • пре 4 год.

May 18, 2022 View →
Forntida tand antyder att denisovaner vågade sig långt bortom ...
Reddit

Helt översvämmad av popularvetenskaplig bevakning året innan: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1706426114 · brand_x. • för 4 år sen.

May 18, 2022 View →
Ancient tooth suggests Denisovans ventured far beyond Siberia. A ...
Reddit

Completely swamped by the popular science coverage the previous year: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1706426114 · brand_x. • 4y ago.

May 18, 2022 View →
Dente antigo sugere que os denisovanos se aventuraram muito ...
Reddit

Completamente inundado pela cobertura da ciência popular do ano anterior: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1706426114 · brand_x. • há 4 ...

May 18, 2022 View →
New look at archaic DNA rewrites human evolution story ...
News

Bohlender, and Chad D. Huff. Early history of Neanderthals and Denisovans. PNAS, August 2017 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1706426114. Cite This Page:.

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