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23andMe DNA Test Kit Review
Review We tested out the 23andMe DNA Test Kit, from receiving the test tube to the receipt of the full results — here’s what we found along the way
Denisovan Gallery: Tracing the Genetics of Human Ancestors
Scientists have just completed sequencing the entire genome of a species of archaic humans called Denisovans.
Mystery ancestor mated with ancient humans. And its 'nested' DNA was just found.
Today's humans carry the genes of an ancient, unknown ancestor, left there by hominin species intermingling perhaps a million years ago.
Finger Bone Points to New Branch of Humanity
The finger came from a young girl, who was neither like us nor Neanderthal.
DNA from Mysterious 'Denisovans' Helped Modern Humans Survive
Genetic mutations from extinct human relatives called the Denisovans might have influenced modern human immune systems, researchers say.
Extinct Denisovan Woman Gets Her First Portrait Thanks to DNA from Her Pinky Bone
Scientists have recreated the face of a Denisovan woman — an ancient human who went extinct tens of thousands of years ago — using a groundbreaking DNA analysis.
Your doppelgänger doesn’t just look like you — they behave like you too
Scientists recruited 32 look-alike pairs and discovered that doppelgängers share more than just appearances.
