Science·elDiario·3d agoUnited States
Ancient DNA Rewrites First Americans' Timeline
Genetics points to arrival 20,000-14,000 years ago
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A scientific review led by Bethany Potter of the University of Kansas places the arrival of the ancestors of most present-day Indigenous Americans between 20,000 and 14,000 years ago, earlier than traditional models, based on genetic, archaeological and environmental evidence.
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Ancient DNAFirst AmericansPeopling of the AmericasArchaeologyGenetics
