Scientists study ancient Homo erectus teeth

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Ancient teeth help scientists learn about early human families. These studies show how old relatives changed our own species.

Homo erectus was an early human ancestor from Africa. They lived across Asia and other parts of the world.

Scientists studied ancient tooth enamel from six H. erectus people. These teeth were found in different places in China.

The teeth had two special changes in their proteins. One change is also found in Denisovans and some modern people.

This means H. erectus may have shared genes with Denisovans. More ancient DNA is needed to understand this full story.

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What do ancient teeth help scientists learn about?

Ancient teeth help scientists learn about early human families.

Where did Homo erectus come from?

Homo erectus was an early human ancestor from Africa.

What did scientists study from H. erectus people?

Scientists studied ancient tooth enamel from six H. erectus people.

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