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The central aim is to unveil the genetic diversity and historical context of Indigenous American populations through genomic analysis.

April 24, 2026Open Access

Genomic roots of Indigenous Americans uncovered

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The central aim is to unveil the genetic diversity and historical context of Indigenous American populations through genomic analysis.
Analyzed a large and varied collection of Indigenous American genomes.
Assembled new genomes to enhance representation in genomic databases.
Investigated patterns of dispersal, continuity, and adaptation across the Americas.
Uncovered extensive genetic diversity among Indigenous American populations.
Revealed complex evolutionary processes that shaped these populations.
Addressed gaps in representation of Indigenous Americans in global genomic databases.

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A large and diverse collection of Indigenous American genomes uncovers extensive genetic diversity and a complex history of dispersals, continuity and adaptation across the Americas. The findings reveal the evolutionary processes that shaped Indigenous American populations and address the under-representation of these populations in global genomic research. Newly assembled genomes address the under-representation of Indigenous Americans in global genomic databases.

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