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The Leading Edge: Japanese Ancestry Shown in Jomon DNA (2018x23)

Ημερομηνία προβολής: Ιουν 13, 2018

The ancient Jomon people lived in Japan roughly 10 thousand years ago. For the first time ever Japanese researchers have successfully extracted nuclear DNA from their remains. It contains a treasure trove of information. Where did Japanese people come from, and what traits did they inherit? The latest science shines a light on Japanese ancestry.