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Nature May 2018 PMID 29743675

137 ancient human genomes from across the Eurasian steppes.

Peter de Barros Damgaard, Nina Marchi, Simon Rasmussen, Michaël Peyrot, Gabriel Renaud, Thorfinn Korneliussen, J Víctor Moreno-Mayar, Mikkel Winther Pedersen, Amy Goldberg, Emma Usmanova, Nurbol Baimukhanov, Valeriy Loman, Lotte Hedeager, Anders Gorm Pedersen, Kasper Nielsen

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Discussions highlight the research’s importance, with posts praising its detailed genetic insights and suggesting that it reshapes understanding of Eurasian history; for example, references to the relationship between ancient peoples and comments on the study's role in unraveling population shifts demonstrate deep engagement. Tone varies from supportive to critical, emphasizing both the scientific significance and questions about historical identities.

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Most discussions recognize the significance of the research, with some asserting a close relationship among ancient groups like the Huns, Turks, and Scythians, indicating general support for the findings.

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The posts demonstrate high interest, referencing historical identities, methodologies, and implications for understanding Eurasian history.

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The conversations suggest the study influences views on ancient migrations and cultural identities, though its broader societal impact remains moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • The Eurasian steppes have been a vital area for human migration and cultural shifts for thousands of years, with recent genome sequencing of 137 ancient humans revealing their population history after the Bronze Age.
  • The Scythian groups, who dominated the region during the Iron Age, had a complex genetic background from various sources, including Late Bronze Age herders, European farmers, and Siberian hunter-gatherers.
  • Over time, these groups intermingled with nomadic tribes and East Asian peoples, ultimately transforming the demographic and linguistic landscape from Indo-European speakers with West Eurasian roots to the predominantly Turkic-speaking populations of today, who largely have East Asian ancestry.
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nf-core
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Benchmarking the @nf_core eager pipeline with 137 ancient human genomes

Nov 4, 2020 · 20 likes · 11 shares · 4,141 followers View post →
Tayzezus عيسى
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@Choulouchou Bu örnek (DA179) Türk Kağanlığı dönemine ait değil. Damgaard et al. 2018 (https://t.co/htzdSPf2ug) makalesinde yayınlanan bu örneğin karbon testi olmamakla birlikte 1000-1200 yıllarına tarihleniyor. Atandığı etnik ise Kıpçak, Göktürk değil.

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JTurquoise
@JTfrancais · X

Hyun Jin KIM, « The Huns, Rome and the birth of Europe », Cambridge University Press, 2013. Damgaard, P.d.B., Marchi, N., Rasmussen, S. et al. « 137 ancient human genomes from across the Eurasian steppes », Nature 557, 2018 pp. 369–374. https://t.co/7dnhkqpQr3

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Jats
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Not quite true but certainly related... Huns, Turks and Scythians were the same people

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Jats
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Huns, Turks and Scythians were the same people

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@cerenpilevneli @YouTube Nature dergisinde şöyle bir makale var 2018de yayınlandı. "137 ancient human genomes from across the Eurasian steppes" https://t.co/LtbeaQ6fxt

Mar 24, 2020 · 1 like · 6,177 followers View post →

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@Choulouchou Bu örnek (DA179) Türk Kağanlığı dönemine ait değil. Damgaard et al. 2018 (https://t.co/htzdSPf2ug) makalesinde yayınlanan bu örneğin karbon testi olmamakla birlikte 1000-1200 yıllarına tarihleniyor. Atandığı etnik ise Kıpçak, Göktürk değil.

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@dufrianord 137 ancient human genomes from across the Eurasian steppes https://t.co/ceIV2C0Gua

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JTurquoise
@JTfrancais · X

Hyun Jin KIM, « The Huns, Rome and the birth of Europe », Cambridge University Press, 2013. Damgaard, P.d.B., Marchi, N., Rasmussen, S. et al. « 137 ancient human genomes from across the Eurasian steppes », Nature 557, 2018 pp. 369–374. https://t.co/7dnhkqpQr3

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RT @ancientjats: Huns, Turks and Scythians were the same people

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RT @nf_core: Benchmarking the @nf_core eager pipeline with 137 ancient human genomes

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nf-core
@nf_core · X

Benchmarking the @nf_core eager pipeline with 137 ancient human genomes

Nov 4, 2020 · 20 likes · 11 shares · 4,141 followers View post →
Turhan Kaçar
@tkacar48 · X

@cerenpilevneli @YouTube Nature dergisinde şöyle bir makale var 2018de yayınlandı. "137 ancient human genomes from across the Eurasian steppes" https://t.co/LtbeaQ6fxt

Mar 24, 2020 · 1 like · 6,177 followers View post →
Jats
@ancientjats · X

Huns, Turks and Scythians were the same people

Dec 19, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 196 followers View post →
Jats
@ancientjats · X

Not quite true but certainly related... Huns, Turks and Scythians were the same people

Nov 11, 2019 · 3 likes · 196 followers View post →