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Tracing the Genetic Threads of Wallacea’s Complex History

Anthropology.net

A recent study sheds new light on its human history, highlighting the deep impact of migrations from New Guinea into this region approximately 3,500 years ago. The region, home to immense linguistic and genetic diversity, has often puzzled researchers seeking to untangle its complex history. A genomic history of Aboriginal Australia."

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Ancient DNA from the Green Sahara Reveals a Lost North African Lineage

Anthropology.net

This ancient group shares ancestry with the 15,000-year-old foragers of Taforalt Cave in Morocco, associated with the Iberomaurusian culture. Neandertal DNA and the Origins of North African Ancestry Another striking discovery concerns the presence of Neandertal DNA in the Takarkori individuals. Science, 354 (6309), 163–165.

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The First Europeans: Ancient Genomes Reveal Complex Histories of Human Expansion and Neanderthal Interactions

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Among these pioneers were individuals whose lives and genetic histories have now been reconstructed from the oldest modern human genomes yet sequenced. “This shared Neanderthal ancestry marks a pivotal chapter in the history of modern humans outside Africa,” remarked Johannes Krause, the study’s senior author.

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Neanderthals and Modern Humans: A Shared Past Revealed Through DNA

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By analyzing distinctive genetic markers, researchers quantified this percentage, shedding light on the enduring impact of interbreeding events in human evolutionary history. “Most non-Africans today carry 1-2% Neanderthal ancestry, underscoring the impact of these interactions on the settlement of regions outside Africa.”

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Most immigrants outpace Americans when it comes to education — with one big exception

The Hechinger Report

In this 2017 photo, students present their history projects at a New York City high school for recent immigrants and refugees. Trejo’s own mixed ancestry inspired him to pursue this topic. A new study finds that most immigrant groups meet or surpass average U.S. Photo: Meredith Kolodner.

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Should we screen kids’ genes to ‘predict’ how successful they’ll be in school?

The Hechinger Report

There’s an ugly history of proponents of eugenics , who believe in reshaping humanity by breeding “superior traits” and removing “inferior traits,” justifying their thinking with genetics. In 2016, this score could explain about 5 percent of the variation in the level of education completed. Gifted Education’s Race Problem.

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Neanderthals and Modern Humans Interbred 47,000 Years Ago

Anthropology.net

Introduction A new study, recently released as a preprint on bioRxiv , sharpens the timeline for this crucial period in human history. For instance, ancient individuals from Oase and Bacho Kiro showed very recent Neanderthal ancestry, suggesting frequent interactions with Neanderthals, even if their lineages did not persist.