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The unique genetic continuity of African peoples has been revealed

by Camila Lubowitz

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Scientists have sequenced the genomes of nine ancient humans found in the Oakhurst rock shelter, dating from 10-1.3 millennia ago. It turned out that the oldest sample had a genetic profile indistinguishable from later humans, suggesting the stability of the local gene pool.
This finding contrasts with European studies that document marked genetic changes due to migrations.

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