@Nain_Portekoi "source" qui n'a pas lu l'article Iñigo Olalde et al., Derived immune and ancestral pigmentation alleles in a 7,000-year-old Mesolithic European. Nature 2014. [doi:10.1038/nature12960] [paywalled] "La Braña 1 carried the very rare Y-DNA haplogroup C (possibly C6-V20)" https://t.co/njXvtBIlVY
Derived immune and ancestral pigmentation alleles in a 7,000-year-old Mesolithic European.
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The discussions reflect a balanced interest; for example, posts referencing the rare Y-DNA haplogroup C highlight curiosity about genetic lineage, while mentions of pigmentation alleles show engagement with evolutionary implications. The tone varies from scientific references to casual skepticism, illustrating both curiosity and critical thinking, which contributes to a consensus that the study has meaningful yet interpretive significance.
Many discussions acknowledge the significance of the study, with some expressing skepticism about interpretations, leading to a generally positive but nuanced consensus.
Participants demonstrate moderate curiosity, mentioning specific details like Y-DNA haplogroups and pigmentation alleles, indicating engagement with scientific content.
Several posts delve into details such as the rarity of certain genetic markers and their implications, showing active involvement and analysis.
The discussions suggest that the study's findings are considered relevant to understanding European prehistoric genetics and human evolution, reflecting a moderate perceived impact.
Abstract in brief
- Ancient genomic analysis from a 7,000-year-old Mesolithic skeleton in Spain reveals insights into the origins of European farmers and their demographic impact.
- The transition to agriculture during the Neolithic likely initiated genetic changes linked to immunity and diet, but data from earlier hunter-gatherers has been limited.
- Findings indicate that the La Braña individual possessed ancestral alleles for skin pigmentation, implying that lighter skin was not common in Mesolithic Europe, and also carried adaptive variants suggesting early resistance to pathogens.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyDerived immune and ancestral pigmentation alleles in a 7,000-year-old Mesolithic European: https://t.co/YMLmU41mVJ Single carcass of Mammuthus primigenius with lithic artifacts in the Upper Pleistocene of northern Italy: https://t.co/nxtnKa14sV
@3lfares @RadioGenoa ye... but no! La Braña 1 carried the very rare Y-DNA haplogroup C (possibly C6-V20). DOI: 10.1038/nature12960 [paywalled] A dark-skinned Kazakh, why not, an african, NO! https://t.co/09zbNuoQWb
@kinshipactivist @smlmkl Ei arvailua vaan tunnetusti ihon väriin vaikuttavien geenien analyysiä WHG-löydöksistä. Esim. Naturen artikkelissa vuodelta 2014. https://t.co/XqeiZhEVxu
4 Nina G. Jablonski (2004). The Evolution of Human Skin and Skin Color. Annual Review of Anthropology, 33:585–623. Olalde et al. (2014). Derived immune and ancestral pigmentation alleles in a 7,000-year-old Mesolithic European. Nature, 507(7491), 225–228.
@S1L3NT_WARR10R @yajnadevam See "Derived immune and ancestral pigmentation alleles in a 7,000-year-old Mesolithic European" by Ofalde et al. https://t.co/lJ8fYC9qK6
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4 Nina G. Jablonski (2004). The Evolution of Human Skin and Skin Color. Annual Review of Anthropology, 33:585–623. Olalde et al. (2014). Derived immune and ancestral pigmentation alleles in a 7,000-year-old Mesolithic European. Nature, 507(7491), 225–228.
@3lfares @RadioGenoa ye... but no! La Braña 1 carried the very rare Y-DNA haplogroup C (possibly C6-V20). DOI: 10.1038/nature12960 [paywalled] A dark-skinned Kazakh, why not, an african, NO! https://t.co/09zbNuoQWb
@Nain_Portekoi "source" qui n'a pas lu l'article Iñigo Olalde et al., Derived immune and ancestral pigmentation alleles in a 7,000-year-old Mesolithic European. Nature 2014. [doi:10.1038/nature12960] [paywalled] "La Braña 1 carried the very rare Y-DNA haplogroup C (possibly C6-V20)" https://t.co/njXvtBIlVY
Derived immune and ancestral pigmentation alleles in a 7,000-year-old Mesolithic European: https://t.co/YMLmU41mVJ Single carcass of Mammuthus primigenius with lithic artifacts in the Upper Pleistocene of northern Italy: https://t.co/nxtnKa14sV
@GeorgePingas @DVoorkamp @SallyMayweather Those aren’t Rebecca Morelle's opinions: https://t.co/HpxsmBI2fi Olalde I, Allentoft M, Sánchez-Quinto F et al. “Derived immune and ancestral pigmentation alleles in a 7,000-year-old Mesolithic European.” Nature 507, 225–228 (2014) https://t.co/a5yCcNJddf https://t.co/vnE6IGs3AR https://t.co/i4v6rpCxvN
@kinshipactivist @smlmkl Ei arvailua vaan tunnetusti ihon väriin vaikuttavien geenien analyysiä WHG-löydöksistä. Esim. Naturen artikkelissa vuodelta 2014. https://t.co/XqeiZhEVxu
@S1L3NT_WARR10R @yajnadevam See "Derived immune and ancestral pigmentation alleles in a 7,000-year-old Mesolithic European" by Ofalde et al. https://t.co/lJ8fYC9qK6