A new study now shows that a Philippine Negrito ethnic group called Ayta Magbukon who get around 5% of their DNA from Denisovans, has inherited the most Denisovan ancestry of all beating the Papua New Guinea highlanders — estimated to carry close to 4% Denisovan DNA, and were previously thought to be the modern record holders for Denisovan ancestry.
Genetic analyses suggest that the Ayta Magbukon has retained slightly more Denisovan ancestry than other groups due to having mated less often with East Asian migrants to the island around 2,281 years ago, the scientists say.
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