DNA of girl from Denisova cave gives up genetic secrets
Friday, August 31, 2012 | 
Author The DNA of a cave girl who lived about 80,000 years ago has been analysed in remarkable detail.
The ancient DNA was analysed using a new technique
The research in Science also sheds new light on the genetic differences between modern humans and their closest extinct relatives.
The cave dweller, a Denisovan, was a cousin of the Neanderthals.
Both groups of ancient humans died out about 30,000 years ago, but have left their mark in the gene pool of modern people.
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