February 2014 PMID 24522598

The genome of a Late Pleistocene human from a Clovis burial site in western Montana.

Morten Rasmussen, Sarah L Anzick, Michael R Waters, Pontus Skoglund, Michael DeGiorgio, Thomas W Stafford, Simon Rasmussen, Ida Moltke, Anders Albrechtsen, Shane M Doyle, G David Poznik, Valborg Gudmundsdottir, Rachita Yadav, Anna-Sapfo Malaspinas, Samuel Stockton White

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146
Peak: 2 in Dec 2023
across 6 sources since Feb 2014

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall discussions reflect a positive reception, emphasizing the importance of the ancient genome in understanding Native American origins, such as mentions of ancient DNA work and the linkage to Siberian populations. Words like 'instrumental,' 'support,' and references to the 'oldest archaeological complex' convey both admiration and curiosity about the study’s significance, indicating high interest and impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge and support the significance of the research, particularly highlighting its linking of ancient DNA to Native American ancestry.

InterestHigh interest

The discussion demonstrates high curiosity and eagerness to understand the implications of the findings, with references to ancient DNA analysis and archaeological context.

EngagementModerate engagement

The posts show moderate engagement, with some participants discussing the genetic methods used and their historical implications, though few delve deeply into detailed analysis.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions suggest that the research is viewed as highly impactful, potentially reshaping understanding of early American populations and ancestral links.

Abstract in brief

  • The study reports the genome of a 12,700-year-old male infant, Anzick1, found with Clovis tools in Montana, linking it directly to the ancestors of many Native Americans.
  • Analysis shows that the Anzick1 individual shares genetic material with Siberian Upper Paleolithic populations, indicating gene flow before 12,600 years ago, supporting the idea that Native Americans descended from Asian ancestors.
  • The findings suggest that Native American populations diverged genetically at an early stage, with Anzick1 being part of a population directly ancestral to most modern Native Americans, reinforcing the connection between ancient Clovis peoples and contemporary indigenous groups.

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LibertyDrumbeatz
@drumz3606 · X

@Maroctv_ @Lusulpher1 Rasmussen, M., Anzick, S., Waters, M. et al. The genome of a Late Pleistocene human from a Clovis burial site in western Montana. Nature 506, 225–229 (2014). https://t.co/dZ5UbXNoeG

Dec 12, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,454 followers View post →
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@anarcho_app · X

https://t.co/Q1cwkGXVnJ https://t.co/t7KCNHVEO6

Apr 23, 2023 · 1 like · 4,072 followers View post →
pl berzy
@artengo75 · X

The genome of a Late Pleistocene human from a Clovis burial site in western Montana Clovis, with its distinctive biface, blade and osseous technologies, is the oldest widespread archaeological complex defined in North America, dating from 11,100 to 10,700 14C years before present https://t.co/oVtJ0IzEmA

Jan 28, 2025 · 1,981 followers View post →
Vigoda_IW
@IwVigoda · X

4/8 On the right branch is the anzick1 genome. The genome of a "late Pleistocene" human from a Clovis burial site in western Montana. https://t.co/9FV17bPEaH https://t.co/1w2Mv302bf

Jul 16, 2023 · 1,321 followers View post →
Dr. Elden Wayne Whalen III, ShD
@wayne_effect · X

The genome of a Late Pleistocene human from a Clovis burial site in western Montana https://t.co/jGZbAiUPmq

Sep 16, 2019 · 1,271 followers View post →
Lusulpher #CutTheCheck B1
@Lusulpher1 · X

RT @drumz3606: @Maroctv_ @Lusulpher1 Rasmussen, M., Anzick, S., Waters, M. et al. The genome of a Late Pleistocene human from a Clovis bu…

Dec 15, 2023 · 1 share · 1,100 followers View post →

All mentions

digfish
@digfish.masto.pt.ap.brid.gy · Bluesky

How did the History of the Americas Start? on Knowledgia by @KnowledgiaToday #history https://youtube.com/watch?v=oxdRXmppX6k

Jun 18, 2025 View post →
MALIK_KING
@Malik28King · X

@colgan_grace @NovusD12428 @whitesocksclips Eske Willerslev and his team at the University of Copenhagen have been instrumental in using ancient DNA to trace the ancestry of Native Americans. Their 2014 study published in Nature ("The genome of a Late Pleistocene human from a Clovis burial site in western Montana")

Apr 3, 2025 · 143 followers View post →
MALIK_KING
@Malik28King · X

@colgan_grace @NovusD12428 @whitesocksclips Eske Willerslev and his team at the University of Copenhagen have been instrumental in using ancient DNA to trace the ancestry of Native Americans. Their 2014 study published in Nature ("The genome of a Late Pleistocene human from a Clovis burial site in western Montana")

Apr 3, 2025 · 143 followers View post →
pl berzy
@artengo75 · X

The genome of a Late Pleistocene human from a Clovis burial site in western Montana Clovis, with its distinctive biface, blade and osseous technologies, is the oldest widespread archaeological complex defined in North America, dating from 11,100 to 10,700 14C years before present https://t.co/oVtJ0IzEmA

Jan 28, 2025 · 1,981 followers View post →
Lusulpher #CutTheCheck B1
@Lusulpher1 · X

RT @drumz3606: @Maroctv_ @Lusulpher1 Rasmussen, M., Anzick, S., Waters, M. et al. The genome of a Late Pleistocene human from a Clovis bu…

Dec 15, 2023 · 1 share · 1,100 followers View post →
LibertyDrumbeatz
@drumz3606 · X

@Maroctv_ @Lusulpher1 Rasmussen, M., Anzick, S., Waters, M. et al. The genome of a Late Pleistocene human from a Clovis burial site in western Montana. Nature 506, 225–229 (2014). https://t.co/dZ5UbXNoeG

Dec 12, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,454 followers View post →
mitch
@mitchdaitch · X

@HenriettaSnacks @Freetownmkteer no genetic studies on paleoamerican remains show they were related to modern native americans https://t.co/Nl5HqOhXMk https://t.co/4YsyxN4W63 https://t.co/vkP7GRdgFD https://t.co/x4kbewYBrJ

Aug 2, 2023 · 260 followers View post →
Vigoda_IW
@IwVigoda · X

4/8 On the right branch is the anzick1 genome. The genome of a "late Pleistocene" human from a Clovis burial site in western Montana. https://t.co/9FV17bPEaH https://t.co/1w2Mv302bf

Jul 16, 2023 · 1,321 followers View post →
ⒶЯT :
@anarcho_app · X

https://t.co/Q1cwkGXVnJ https://t.co/t7KCNHVEO6

Apr 23, 2023 · 1 like · 4,072 followers View post →
RN
@rarneumann · X

RT @nature: The genome of a Late Pleistocene human from a Clovis burial site in western Montana http://t.co/mCIOgvoU8z IMAGE: http://t.co/…

Oct 10, 2019 · 22 shares · 155 followers View post →
Dr. Elden Wayne Whalen III, ShD
@wayne_effect · X

The genome of a Late Pleistocene human from a Clovis burial site in western Montana https://t.co/jGZbAiUPmq

Sep 16, 2019 · 1,271 followers View post →
Paleogenomics - María Ávila Arcos
@paleogenomics.bsky.social · Bluesky

Clovis paper is out! #GeoGenetics The genome of a Late Pleistocene human from a Clovis burial site in western Montana http://go.nature.com/svjLUJ

Feb 12, 2014 View post →