DNA of 'Besse', a Toalean Woman from 7,200 Years Ago, Suggests Link to Papuan and Aboriginal Australian Populations

DNA analysis of 'Besse', the skeleton of a young woman from approximately 7,200 years ago found in Maros, South Sulawesi, has revealed genetic links to Papuan and Aboriginal Australian populations and traces of interbreeding with Denisovans. This provides crucial insights into the preservation of ancient DNA in tropical environments and the migration and interaction of ancient human populations.