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Tango0105 Apr 2024 4:48 p.m. PST

"Ancient humans inter-breeding with extinct Denisovans have created a genetic make-up and subsequent adaptations that have left many of us predisposed to certain mental health issues like depression, a new study claims. Tracing the evolution of a specific gene most predominantly found amongst East Asians left researchers with the findings that a certain subvariant responsible for zinc regulation and thereby metabolism might be responsible for this slight in evolution…"

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Personal logo ochoin Supporting Member of TMP06 Apr 2024 12:52 p.m. PST

That's a depressing thought.

Zephyr106 Apr 2024 2:50 p.m. PST

Yes, but they haven't explained why the Denisovans were depressed to begin with… ;-)

Tango0106 Apr 2024 3:27 p.m. PST

Ha!Ha!…

Armand

HMS Exeter Supporting Member of TMP06 Apr 2024 5:37 p.m. PST

The Denisovans were all depressed about the "dumb" jokes Neanderthals liked to tell about them. "How many Denisovans does it take to buy car insurance?" "Denisovans are so dumb they think rain doesn't come from the gods."

Tango0107 Apr 2024 3:40 p.m. PST

Great appreciations…thanks…


Armand

42flanker08 Apr 2024 2:53 p.m. PST

Have you been to Denisova?

Tango0108 Apr 2024 3:53 p.m. PST

(smile)


Armand

Tango0104 Mar 2025 10:30 p.m. PST

Ancient Mystery Deepens With Discovery of Denisovan Remains in Tibetan Cave

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