New DNA Study Reveals Origins of Papua New Guineans
A new DNA study reveals that Papua New Guineans share a common ancestry with other Asian populations, despite their unique physical features, and carry significant Denisovan DNA.
A recent DNA study has shed new light on the origins of Papua New Guineans, highlighting their genetic connection to Asian populations and their unique physical characteristics. The study suggests that these features may be adaptations to tropical climates rather than evidence of a separate ancestry. Papua New Guineans also carry a significant amount of Denisovan DNA, indicating interbreeding with these archaic humans in Southeast Asia or Oceania. Despite these findings, the genetic origin of Papua New Guineans remains somewhat unresolved, with ongoing debates about their migration history and demographic changes over time.