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A Forgotten Chapter in Human Evolution: The Hidden Ancestry of Modern Humans

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Over time, this population eventually gave rise to the majority of Homo sapiens ancestry, as well as to Neanderthals and Denisovans. What’s remarkable is that despite its small size, this group ultimately shaped most of our genetic heritage."

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East Meets West: Avar Society’s Genetic Patchwork in Early Medieval Austria

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While Leobersdorf's population was predominantly of East Asian origin, Mödling's inhabitants carried European ancestry," said Ke Wang, one of the study’s lead geneticists. Their society absorbed elements from both native Europeans and their East Asian heritage, creating a mosaic of influences.

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New Genetic Study Redefines Origins On Japan's Ancestry

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A groundbreaking genetic study conducted by researchers at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences has uncovered new evidence that challenges the longstanding belief in a dual-origin model of Japanese ancestry. This study shows that their genetic legacy persists, with their ancestry decreasing as one moves westward across Japan.

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Resurrecting the Dire Wolf, or Clickbait Science for the 21st Century

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Their morphological resemblance to grey wolves thus results from convergent evolution rather than shared ancestry ( Perri et al. Such animals may superficially resemble dire wolves in appearance or size, but they do not possess the complete genomic architecture, evolutionary heritage, or ecological identity of true dire wolves.

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The Origins of Canine Companionship: Insights from Ancient Wolf Populations

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Delving into Canine Ancestry In a seminal study published 2022 in the prestigious journal Nature 1 , scientists embarked on a quest to unlock the secrets of dog domestication using a novel approach: analyzing the DNA of ancient wolves. Grey wolf genomic history reveals a dual ancestry of dogs. Ollivier, M., Speidel, L., Westbury, M.

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Voices at the Center: Asian American Educators Rising

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We talked with folks who strongly identify with their heritage ancestry, language and culture and others who navigate the complex nuances of diasporic reality. After the anti-Asian spa shootings in Atlanta, Asian Americans and supporters rallied in Washington, D.C., on March 21, 2021.

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To Create Safer Spaces for Students, Teachers of Color Must Reckon With Our Settler Identity

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As a teacher in Hawaiʻi, I am keenly aware and reminded of my identity as a "local" teacher, one whose family heritage traces back generations in the same community. While 21% of teachers in Hawai’i are Japanese, only 10% have Native Hawaiian ancestry. I sheepishly expressed gratitude while struggling with such praise.

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