Mitochondrial genome analysis revises view of the initial peopling of North America
Monday, June 28, 2010 - 16:21
in Paleontology & Archaeology
The initial peopling of North America from Asia occurred approximately 15,000-18,000 years ago, however estimations of the genetic diversity of the first settlers have remained inaccurate. In a report published online today in Genome Research, researchers have found that the diversity of the first Americans has been significantly underestimated, underscoring the importance of comprehensive sampling for accurate analysis of human migrations.