The largest analysis of ancient African DNA confirms the validity of origin myths. DNA studies face opposition from indigenous groups fearing migration revelations. Ancestors interbred with Neanderthals, leaving traces in modern DNA. DNA testing uncovers European ancestry in Paracas skulls from Peru. Interbreeding between sapiens and Neanderthals remains a fascinating topic.
How DNA Testing Revealed European Ancestry in Paracas Skulls (Peru) 💀 https://t.co/kLWfnWH7kd
A fascinating article on sapiens-Neanderthal interbreeding. https://t.co/EgBQxTQ8Dp
🗄️ From the archive: Our ancestors interbred with Neanderthals, and evidence of these ancient liaisons can still be found in the DNA of people living today. https://t.co/qbYnpZuRZZ
This is an extremely interesting case and illustrates why DNA studies are controversial. Among other reasons, so-called "indigenous groups" are terrified they'll be shown to have migrated, and recently, to their "homelands." This is why so many are opposed to giving samples. https://t.co/yipNIgVlFg
Largest Analysis Of Ancient African DNA Reveals Origin Myth Was True All Along https://t.co/Lm9EnrGP9q