Scientists discover 2 new 'ghost' lineages that contributed DNA to modern humans
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"Scientists discover 2 new 'ghost' lineages that contributed DNA to modern humans" is generating significant coverage in the Science category, with 1 articles from 1 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
Outlets currently covering the story include Ars Technica. PULSE measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.
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Generated by PULSE's extractive engine from coverage metadata only — no AI-written claims. Updated 88d ago.
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Why is "Scientists discover 2 new 'ghost' lineages that contributed DNA to modern humans" trending?
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Coverage (1)
- Not just Neanderthals: Ghost lineage in Africa left its mark on our DNA Ars Technica · 91d ago
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