December 2016 PMID 27507099

A genomic view of the peopling of the Americas.

Pontus Skoglund, David Reich

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Peak: 3 in Oct 2025
across 5 sources since Apr 2021

Extended reach

217,866
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions reflect a moderate interest in the topic, with mentions of the complex migration streams and genetic links, such as the connection to Australo-Melanesians. The tone is informational and respectful, with some comments emphasizing the significance of these findings in rewriting history, which highlights both acknowledgment of the research's importance and a curiosity about its broader implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge and support the research findings, recognizing the complex migration history.

InterestModerate interest

Comments show some curiosity, especially around the implications of the genomic analysis, though not overwhelmingly enthusiastic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reference specific elements like the link to Australasian populations and ancient DNA, indicating a moderate level of discussion depth.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest that the research influences understanding of Native American origins, though the overall impact remains somewhat moderate among the commenters.

Abstract in brief

  • Whole genome studies reveal that most Native American ancestry originated from a single population over 12,000 years ago, but this hides a more complex history with at least four distinct Eurasian migration streams contributing to their genetics.
  • Ancient DNA analysis shows initial migrations from a structured Northeast Asian source, with differences in relatedness to Australasian populations, followed by a split into northern and southern Native American lineages during the Holocene.
  • The Arctic experienced additional migrations, including the Saqqaq-Dorset Paleoeskimo around 4,500 years ago and later Thule-related peoples, leading to the ancestors of the modern Inuit, raising open questions for future genomic research.

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friendsrelec
@friendsrelec · X

RT @MarioGBartual: A genomic view of the peopling of the Americas https://t.co/1R0lK6nrFB #ancientDNA #paleoanthropology #genomics #America…

Sep 24, 2021 · 1 share · 1,435 followers View post →
MrK001
@MrK00001 · X

David Reich: "We detected a statistically clear signal linking Native Americans in the Amazonian region of Brazil to present-day Australo-Melanesians and Andaman Islanders (‘Australasians’)." Src: "A genomic view of the peopling of the Americas", 2016 https://t.co/9yzoTBMWPn

Apr 25, 2021 · 769 followers View post →
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@Jakailau7 · X

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May 13, 2025 · 320 followers View post →
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@chaos_loupgarou · X

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Oct 8, 2025 · 130 followers View post →
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 →
Double F - Venator
@Jakailau7 · X

@MajUub___ @Slavic_Orthodox @GarbageHuman24 >Outbreeding depression not real >Plants, animals can suffer from it >Somehow humans are different Truly showing that nėgro-tier intelligence, hence the ineffective nėgro insults. 1. https://t.co/G5Xv9CfHLE 2. https://t.co/I0YAqM9Knb Coherent with the stats I've sent.

May 13, 2025 · 320 followers View post →
Fathima Gani R
@fgrsmiles · X

A genomic view of the peopling of the Americas. https://t.co/JKqu5ivOZN

May 18, 2022 · 99 followers View post →
friendsrelec
@friendsrelec · X

RT @MarioGBartual: A genomic view of the peopling of the Americas https://t.co/1R0lK6nrFB #ancientDNA #paleoanthropology #genomics #America…

Sep 24, 2021 · 1 share · 1,435 followers View post →
MrK001
@MrK00001 · X

David Reich: "We detected a statistically clear signal linking Native Americans in the Amazonian region of Brazil to present-day Australo-Melanesians and Andaman Islanders (‘Australasians’)." Src: "A genomic view of the peopling of the Americas", 2016 https://t.co/9yzoTBMWPn

Apr 25, 2021 · 769 followers View post →