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Huge Genetic Diversity Found in Indigenous Americans

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Huge Genetic Diversity Found in Indigenous Americans

Representation of Indigenous Americans with DNA helix.

A groundbreaking international study has compiled the largest and most comprehensive genomic dataset of Indigenous American populations to date. Published in the journal Nature, the research sequenced 128 high-coverage whole genomes from individuals across eight Latin American countries, shedding new light on the complex evolutionary history, unique genetic diversity, and health implications for Indigenous peoples. The study reveals over a million previously unknown genetic variants and uncovers a hidden third wave of migration into South America.

The research, part of the Indigenous American Genomic Diversity Project, combined newly sequenced genomes with existing databases to analyze a total of 199 contemporary Indigenous individuals from 53 populations, alongside ancient DNA data. This unprecedented effort aims to address the historical underrepresentation of Indigenous American populations in genomic research, which has left significant gaps in understanding human diversity and evolution.

Geographic distribution of the indigenous American individuals included in the study.

Geographic distribution of the indigenous American individuals included in the study. Each point represents a sampling location and its size is proportional to the number of individuals in that population. (Hemanoel Passareli-Araujo/Nature)

Gary Manners

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Source: https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-evolution-human-origins/indigenous-american-genome-00102731


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  • Slimey

    So they came from South America and not Alaska route? LOL…. :wink:

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