July 11, 2012

Genetic Natural History of Ancient Migrations




Genetic Natural History of Ancient Migrations

Most comprehensive survey of genetic diversity in Native Americans to-date settles debate

Scientists have found that Native American populations, from Canada to the southern tip of Chile, arose from at least three migrations, with the majority descended entirely from a single group of First American migrants that crossed over through Beringia, a land bridge between Asia and America that existed during the ice ages, more than 15,000 years ago.

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