For over a decade, DNA evidence has shown Homo sapiens once mated with extinct relatives like Neanderthals and Denisovans. Most non-sub-Saharan populations carry 1-2.4% Neanderthal ancestry, while Asians and Oceanians harbour roughly 0.1-6% Denisovan ancestry.

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1.8 Mn years old: Scientists discover two mysterious 'ghost ancestors' hidden in human genome - More details inside