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Denisovan DNA Still Shapes Immunity in Some Oceanians Today

New research suggests Denisovan DNA still influences the immune systems of some people in Oceania today.

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Jun 20, 2026
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Denisovan DNA Still Shapes Immunity in Some Oceanians Today
Illustration showing the genetic focus on Near Oceania, where Denisovan-inherited DNA still influences immune-related variation in some modern populations.

The research, published in Science, focuses …

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