The first Americans had Denisovan DNA. And it may have helped them survive. People with Indigenous American ancestry carry Denisovan genes that Neanderthals passed on when they mated with modern humans.

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Dental calculus preserves DNA for thousands of years, offering unique glimpses into Denisovan life and their connection to modern humans.

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