The genetic origins of the large CNVs in Melanesians
Copy-number variants (CNVs) are a type of variation that involves duplications or deletions of large segments of DNA. Recent genomic studies have revealed that Melanesians, an indigenous population living in the South Pacific region, harbor a high level of CNVs compared to other human populations. These CNVs have been found to be enriched in genes […]
Pacific islanders may carry the DNA of an unknown human species: Genetic study reveals ancient Melanesians interbred with a mysterious hominid
Pacific islanders may carry the DNA of an unknown human species: Genetic study reveals ancient Melanesians interbred with a mysterious hominid Islanders in the Pacific Ocean may be may be carrying traces of a long lost human species locked up in their DNA. Today, modern humans inherit a small chunk of our genes from Neanderthals, […]