Friday, March 26, 2010

Tcho-Tcho remains discovered

DNA identifies new ancient human dubbed 'X-woman'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8583254.stm

Scientists have identified a previously unknown type of ancient human through analysis of DNA from a finger bone unearthed in a Siberian cave.

"Certain enigmatic Asian fossils dated between 250,000-650,000 years ago such as Narmada (in India), and Yunxian, Dali and Jinniushan (in China) have been considered as possible Asian derivatives of Homo heidelbergensis, so they are also potential candidates for this mystery non-erectus lineage," said Prof Stringer.

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