Our ‘Homo sapiens’ ancestors shared the world with Neanderthals, Denisovans and other types of humans whose DNA lives on in our genes

Ancient DNA helps reveal the tangled branches of the human family tree. Not only did our ancestors live alongside other human species, they mated with them, too.

Source: Our ‘Homo sapiens’ ancestors shared the world with Neanderthals, Denisovans and other types of humans whose DNA lives on in our genes

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