Nature· 2026Q1

Ancient proteins identify various Denisovan remains from Southwest China

Huiyun Rao, Song Xing, Qijun Ruan, Fan Bai et al.

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Proteomic analysis of bone fragments from Bianfu Cave, Southwest China, identified three hominin fossils (two parietal, one proximal radial) and two teeth as Denisovan, dating to 167–134 thousand years ago.

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Field: Anthropology

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