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If you have Denisovan DNA, it means you carry genes from an ancient human species that lived thousands of years ago. 🧬 Denisovans were distant cousins of Neanderthals, and they mysteriously disapp
eared—but not before mixing with early humans! People with ancestry from Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands tend to have a small percentage of Denisovan DNA. This ancient DNA might even give you some unique traits, like a better ability to survive at high altitudes or a stronger immune system.
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