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September 2007 PMID 17786201

Beringian standstill and spread of Native American founders.

Erika Tamm, Toomas Kivisild, Maere Reidla, Mait Metspalu, David Glenn Smith, Connie J Mulligan, Claudio M Bravi, Olga Rickards, Cristina Martinez-Labarga, Elsa K Khusnutdinova, Sardana A Fedorova, Maria V Golubenko, Vadim A Stepanov, Marina A Gubina, Sergey I Zhadanov

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What people are saying

Many discussions reaffirm the idea that Native Americans originate from Beringia, with comments like 'even Indigenous came from Beringia 10,000 years ago,' indicating agreement and interest. Conversely, messages like 'give me a break with this Columbus crap' reflect skepticism and dismissiveness, showing mixed engagement levels and limited impact on changing perspectives.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most comments align with the scientific findings, emphasizing the Beringian origin of Native Americans and acknowledging genetic studies supporting this.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions show moderate interest, with some posts sharing insights or reacting to the significance of the research, while others dismiss or question it.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts involve some depth, referencing specific genetic evidence and calling the article 'very interesting,' but many also contain dismissive or superficial remarks.

ImpactNeutral impact

The overall influence appears limited; the discussion spurs curiosity but doesn't seem to sway broader opinions or lead to significant debate.

Abstract in brief

  • The study shows that Native Americans originated from a small group of Asian ancestors who likely crossed to the Americas via Beringia, with more genetic diversity within this founding population than previously thought.
  • The ancestors of Native Americans paused in Beringia, during which time their lineages evolved separately from their Asian relatives, before quickly migrating southward to populate North and South America.
  • There is evidence of recent bidirectional gene flow between Siberia and the North American Arctic, indicating ongoing genetic exchange between these regions.]
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Alex Richter-Boix
@BoixRichter · X

Su estudio genético de nativos americanos y nativos asiáticos orientales, descubrió que entre ambos grupos habían una sutiles diferencias genéticas que debían haberse originado antes de la dispersión por America. https://t.co/VjzzS5HwMV

Dec 30, 2019 · 59 likes · 5 shares · 51,623 followers View post →
Armoured Fossil
@jones_iv · X

@TenaciousE5 @Styx666Official @KamalaHarris It's in the article https://t.co/u18RIxqYtt

Nov 10, 2019 · 1 like · 151 followers View post →
Xavier Tello, MD
@StratCons · X

@gerardotruji11o Este articulo es muy interesante sobre la diseminación genotípica de los migrantes a América (por el estrecho de Bering). Sin embrago, no llega a definir diferencias por etnias especificas. https://t.co/vuMeRhNGHZ

Jul 8, 2019 · 116,359 followers View post →
Yasnaya Elena
@YasnayaEG · X

RT @BoixRichter: Su estudio genético de nativos americanos y nativos asiáticos orientales, descubrió que entre ambos grupos habían una suti…

Dec 30, 2019 · 5 shares · 51,285 followers View post →
Ancient Hypotheses
@AncientEpoch · X

https://t.co/GcrjpZKUPA

Jan 9, 2024 · 18,926 followers View post →
rarelightmare
@EquoAmicus · X

@SLawohio @JoyceWhiteVance Even Indigenous came from Beringia 10,000 years ago. The current immigrants from South America are all related to our indigenous citizens here in North America. We are ALL immigrants. https://t.co/uottOHPdWD https://t.co/AJazV4pXfX

Sep 21, 2022 · 3,821 followers View post →

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Norman Peterson
@realulmapache · X

@bloominglife12 @belamy9122 @chrisjollyhale They also crossed the borders...except borders were not a thing back then. By Erika Tamm et al - Tamm E, Kivisild T, Reidla M, Metspalu M, Smith DG, et al. (2007) Beringian Standstill and Spread of Native American Founders. PLoS ONE 2(9): e829. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0000829. https://t.co/IxdtygM8Vi

Jun 14, 2025 · 1,038 followers View post →
JP
@juandia07842974 · X

@xvrept @josephclnexp @fren4cx But what nonsense are you saying, skeletons of natives up to 10,000 years old have been found https://t.co/oY713pngic

Feb 9, 2025 · 345 followers View post →
Ancient Hypotheses
@AncientEpoch · X

https://t.co/GcrjpZKUPA

Jan 9, 2024 · 18,926 followers View post →
rarelightmare
@EquoAmicus · X

@SLawohio @JoyceWhiteVance Even Indigenous came from Beringia 10,000 years ago. The current immigrants from South America are all related to our indigenous citizens here in North America. We are ALL immigrants. https://t.co/uottOHPdWD https://t.co/AJazV4pXfX

Sep 21, 2022 · 3,821 followers View post →
ἀλήθεια
@Ad_Astra93 · X

Beringian Standstill and Spread of Native American Founders | PLOS ONE https://t.co/AfaQEI1d0k

Jul 1, 2022 · 446 followers View post →
JPretellEsq
@JPretellEsq · X

@CgaMoor @eternatives @PugDaddyDMC @JamilSmith @FBI Africa had nothing to do with X which brought over through Beringia. https://t.co/bbgn8AYWEv

Mar 31, 2020 · 775 followers View post →
ANTTI KOTILAINEN
@Kotikulta3 · X

#PLOSONE: Beringian Standstill and Spread of Native American Founders https://t.co/1PF8SYooGE

Jan 19, 2020 · 10 followers View post →
Guzmán
@inyguzman · X

RT @BoixRichter: Su estudio genético de nativos americanos y nativos asiáticos orientales, descubrió que entre ambos grupos habían una suti…

Dec 30, 2019 · 5 shares · 362 followers View post →
Roser
@inici_de_cantic · X

RT @BoixRichter: Su estudio genético de nativos americanos y nativos asiáticos orientales, descubrió que entre ambos grupos habían una suti…

Dec 30, 2019 · 5 shares · 1,077 followers View post →
Yasnaya Elena
@YasnayaEG · X

RT @BoixRichter: Su estudio genético de nativos americanos y nativos asiáticos orientales, descubrió que entre ambos grupos habían una suti…

Dec 30, 2019 · 5 shares · 51,285 followers View post →
Pirreso
@B_17_Fortress · X

RT @BoixRichter: Su estudio genético de nativos americanos y nativos asiáticos orientales, descubrió que entre ambos grupos habían una suti…

Dec 30, 2019 · 5 shares · 214 followers View post →
Alex Richter-Boix
@BoixRichter · X

Su estudio genético de nativos americanos y nativos asiáticos orientales, descubrió que entre ambos grupos habían una sutiles diferencias genéticas que debían haberse originado antes de la dispersión por America. https://t.co/VjzzS5HwMV

Dec 30, 2019 · 59 likes · 5 shares · 51,623 followers View post →
Armoured Fossil
@jones_iv · X

@TenaciousE5 @Styx666Official @KamalaHarris It's in the article https://t.co/u18RIxqYtt

Nov 10, 2019 · 1 like · 151 followers View post →
Xavier Tello, MD
@StratCons · X

@gerardotruji11o Este articulo es muy interesante sobre la diseminación genotípica de los migrantes a América (por el estrecho de Bering). Sin embrago, no llega a definir diferencias por etnias especificas. https://t.co/vuMeRhNGHZ

Jul 8, 2019 · 116,359 followers View post →
Hogan65
@Hogan6585 · X

@TomiLahren @21savage So you are Asian? Lol you are a total bafoon. https://t.co/4oQzTJxHYG

Feb 4, 2019 · 316 followers View post →
Hogan65
@Hogan6585 · X

Ummm...I believe the people from Beringia , and were Asians, discovered America. Over 16,000 years ago. Give me a break with this Columbus crap. https://t.co/4oQzTJxHYG https://t.co/hnwex7I66k

Feb 4, 2019 · 316 followers View post →