The impact of human dispersals and local interactions on the genetic diversity of coastal Papua New Guinea over the past 2,500 years

Published in Nature Ecology & Evolution · View the paper (DOI)

A new study combines ancient DNA with dietary evidence and linguistics to paint a vivid picture of pre-colonial coastal communities in Papua New Guinea. The research highlights the influence of migrations and interactions on genetic makeup, supporting previous studies on the settlement of remote islands.

The impact of human dispersals and local interactions on the genetic diversity of coastal Papua New Guinea over the past 2,500 years

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