Recent research has revealed that modern humans may have interbred with a previously unidentified lineage before leaving Africa. While Neanderthal and Denisovan DNA has been well-documented, scientists have discovered hints of a 'ghost lineage' through advanced analytical techniques. This lineage's DNA has not yet been traced to a known modern human relative, making it difficult to understand its specifics. The findings suggest that the genetic history of humans is more complex than previously thought.
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Evidence of a Third Lineage Found in Human DNA
New research indicates that modern humans may have interbred with an unidentified lineage prior to leaving Africa. This 'ghost lineage' has been suggested through advanced analytical techniques, although its specifics remain unclear due to the lack of a known modern relative.
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Not just Neanderthals: Ghost lineage in Africa left its mark on our DNA
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Evidence of a Third Lineage Found in Human DNA