Anthropology.net
AUGUST 19, 2024
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.
The Hechinger Report
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Brunelle taught the students how to do genealogy research online, in libraries and at the local city hall. Sometimes kids found unexpected ancestries – like one white student who found an ancestor labelled “mulatto” on an old Census. Brunelle hopes to broach more difficult conversations about race and ancestry in future years.
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Anthropology.net
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Oakhurst farm, near Hoekwil, South Africa (Image credit: Courtesy of the University of Cape Town Libraries, Special Collections Goodwin, image number A21) The Importance of Africa in Human Genetic History Africa, the origin of Homo sapiens , holds the greatest genetic diversity of any continent.
Life and Landscapes
JANUARY 16, 2025
He knew very little about his ancestry. Start on a Saturday afternoon, when their Library is open. I know, because I am writing this essay after having researched in that Library while selling my books at the 50th Anniversary of the Forkland Festival. There was good reason for his concern. Lovely people, just like Lucy was.
Anthropology.net
APRIL 18, 2024
Unraveling Japan's Genetic Complexity Population genetics offers a window into the intricate tapestry of human ancestry and evolutionary history. Similarly, Denisovan-derived DNA exerted influence on disease susceptibility, particularly in relation to type 2 diabetes and height.
The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
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. Some school leaders are taking further action beyond what the state requires.
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 4, 2024
In 1870, students with Asian ancestry were officially allowed in any school, but often weren’t welcome in them, leaving most Asian American kids to learn in community-run and missionary schools. San Francisco segregated its schools from its earliest days. For two years, SFUSD has also worked with digital marketing companies.
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