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Why do Amazonian people have some Australasian DNA?

February 7, 2024

Intriguingly, the peoples of South America appear to have intricate ties with populations in South Asia and Oceania. Could Population Y, a mysterious group that geneticists refer to, be the source of these connections?

Join us today as we delve into captivating research alongside esteemed geneticists Tábita Hünemeier and Marcos Araújo Castro e Silva. Together, we'll explore one of the foremost enigmas in archaeology and prehistory: the identity of Population Y.

This investigation unveils a compelling narrative that spans from the remote Indian islands to the towering mountains of Vietnam and even to the hidden depths of Brazilian caves. Prepare to be captivated by the intricate web of connections woven across continents and millennia."

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