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DNA of girl from Denisova cave gives up genetic secrets
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19423147***SNIP
Gene catalogue
Dr Paabo's team has now sequenced the genome of the Denisovan in much greater depth, using a new technique for studying ancient DNA.
The quality of the genome sequence is similar to that seen in genome studies of modern day humans.
The samples were found in Siberia's Denisova Cave
"This is an extinct genome sequence of unprecedented accuracy," said Dr Matthias Meyer, the chief researcher on the study.
"For most of the genome we can even determine the differences between the two sets of chromosomes that the Denisovan girl inherited from her mother and father."