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New Genetic Study Redefines Origins On Japan's Ancestry

New Genetic Study Redefines Origins On Japan's Ancestry

Challenging the Traditional Dual-Origin Theory of Japanese Ancestry

Kambiz Kamrani
Aug 19, 2024
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A groundbreaking genetic study conducted by researchers at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences has uncovered new evidence that challenges the longstanding belief in a dual-origin model of Japanese ancestry. The research, published in Science Advances1 in April 2024, reveals that the people of Japan descend from three distinct ancestral grou…

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