Ancient Southern African Genomes Reveal Unique Human Evolution
TL;DR
Ancient genomes from southern Africa reveal deep population stratification, long-term stability, and unique Homo sapiens-specific genetic variants, highlighting southern Africa as a long-standing refugium and providing insights into human evolution and adaptation.
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- Homo sapiens -specific evolution unveiled by ancient southern African genomes Nature
- 'An extreme end of human genetic variation': Ancient humans were isolated in southern Africa for nearly 100,000 years, and their genetics are stunningly different Live Science
- Ancient southern Africans took genetic evolution in a new direction Science News
- 10-thousand-year-old genomes from southern Africa change picture of human evolution Phys.org
- Ancient African Populations Were Isolated for 100,000 Years—And Their Genetics Are Completely Different Indian Defence Review
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