Enrico Cappellini
United StatesscientistMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.04%Prof. Enrico Cappellini is a renowned paleogeneticist at the University of Copenhagen, known for his contributions to the study of ancient human species through the analysis of ancient DNA and proteins. His recent work on a Denisovan jawbone fossil discovered in Taiwan has provided significant insights into the physical characteristics and geographical range of this enigmatic human species, enhancing our understanding of their adaptation to diverse environments.
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Enrico Cappellini is a senior author of the study and a professor of paleoproteomics at the Globe Institute, University of Copenhagen.
Fossils of archaic human found in a cave are the same sex. Scientists want to learn whyCNN·United States· 2026-06-24
United States· 2026-06-24
Prof Enrico Cappellini, of the University of Copenhagen, is a co-senior author on the paper discussing the Denisovan jawbone fossil.
Jawbone fossil builds richer image of ancient Denisovans | ScienceThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-04-10
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