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New Genetic Study Redefines Origins On Japan's Ancestry

Anthropology.net

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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Ancient Genomes from South Africa Reveal Remarkable Genetic Continuity

Anthropology.net

New research 1 into ancient DNA from this site has now provided groundbreaking insights into the genetic history of its inhabitants, revealing a remarkable genetic continuity over thousands of years. The Oakhurst site, which dates back over 12,000 years, provides a unique opportunity to explore southern Africa's genetic and cultural history.

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The Genetic Tapestry of Modern Japan: Insights from Population Genomics

Anthropology.net

Unraveling Japan's Genetic Complexity Population genetics offers a window into the intricate tapestry of human ancestry and evolutionary history. A large new study has revealed new insight into the evolutionary history of Japanese people.

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Genealogy course takes high schoolers deep into their family histories

The Hechinger Report

Over the course of the semester-long class, students research their own family histories, tracing one line back as far as they can through birth, death and marriage records, Census records, and church records, primarily. Brunelle taught the students how to do genealogy research online, in libraries and at the local city hall.

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In Virginia, a battle over history standards ends in compromise

The Hechinger Report

Saykhamphone, who has Laotian and Nigerian ancestry, said there are not many other Black or Hispanic students in her accelerated International Baccalaureate (IB) classes, even though 85 percent of the student body is Black, Hispanic or Asian. Related: States were adding lessons about Native American history. Credit: Christina A.

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Lucy, Abe’s Other Grandmother!

Life and Landscapes

He knew very little about his ancestry. So that makes this Forklands area of the upper reaches of the Salt River [the Salt River proper, where its three forks, Beech, Chaplin and Rolling Fork Rivers come together] the headlands of a history that saved our nation. But history is murky here. There was good reason for his concern.

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World on the Move: Teenage Poets Slam their Truth

Anthropology News

Nevertheless, the scientific facts are there and the long history of race and racialization is documented. World on the Move is now on the road, making its way to public libraries across the country. Credit: Leah Horowitz A photograph from the New Rochelle Public Library exhibition. We were born free. Born in our land.