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Origin

A Genetic History of the Americas
in: Biology
Summary:

The book explores the peopling of the Americas through a synthesis of genetic, archaeological, and linguistic evidence, revealing the complex migrations and genetic diversity of indigenous populations. It challenges outdated narratives and provides a nuanced understanding of how the continents were populated over thousands of years.

Key points:

1. First Americans' DNA: Raff shows how DNA from ancient remains reveals that the first Americans came from Siberia across the Bering Land Bridge during the Ice Age.

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