Ghost Hominins (That We Know Of?) | Lindsay Nikole

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In this final episode of The Evolution of Us series, Lindsay Nikole talks about one of the most fascinating and mysterious topics in human evolution ghost populations. These are ancient hominin species we've never found fossils of, yet their DNA quietly lives on inside us. From the discovery of the Denisovans through a tiny finger bone, to unknown archaic populations hiding in West African and Amazonian genomes, this episode explores what our DNA reveals about the hidden chapters of human prehistory and how these ancient genes are still affecting our health, cognition, and biology today.

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ABOUT LINDSAY NIKOLE
Join zoologist Lindsay Nikole for vivid stories about evolution, animal behavior, and the wonderfully weird life around (and before) us. Each video dives into creatures you’ve never met and facts you’ll never forget, blending science with humor, visuals, and memorable explanations. From viral mystery IDs and prehistoric deep dives to myth-busting and conservation context, this channel makes complex biology easy and exciting to understand.

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Chapters:
00:00 Mysterious Hominins & Ghost Populations
03:04 The Human Genome Project Begins
06:27 Ancient DNA & Interbreeding With Other Species
09:08 The Discovery Of The Denisovans
13:33 Ghost DNA In West African Genomes
16:20 Population Y & The Amazon Mystery
20:54 The Super Archaic Population
24:38 How Ancient DNA Affects Us Today
30:43 Controversies & The Future Of Ghost Population Research
35:14 Series Finale & Closing Thoughts

Ghost Hominins (That We Know Of?) | Lindsay Nikole
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