December 2018 PMID 30409807

Early human dispersals within the Americas.

J Víctor Moreno-Mayar, Lasse Vinner, Peter de Barros Damgaard, Constanza de la Fuente, Jeffrey Chan, Jeffrey P Spence, Morten E Allentoft, Tharsika Vimala, Fernando Racimo, Thomaz Pinotti, Simon Rasmussen, Ashot Margaryan, Miren Iraeta Orbegozo, Dorothea Mylopotamitaki, Matthew Wooller

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The discussions show strong support for the study’s findings about Asian roots and ancient DNA evidence, with posts sharing details like Luzia’s DNA analysis and debates over origins, indicating both high interest and active engagement in understanding human migration patterns.

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Most discussions support the research findings, emphasizing the Asian origins and DNA evidence for Native Americans.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate a high level of interest, often referencing specific genetic studies and ancient remains.

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Participants actively discuss methodologies and implications, with some debating interpretations.

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The discussions highlight the importance of genetic studies in understanding human dispersal, suggesting a moderate but meaningful influence on understanding American prehistory.

Abstract in brief

  • The focus of studies on the peopling of the Americas has primarily been on initial migrations, while less emphasis has been placed on how these populations spread within the continent.
  • Research involving the sequencing of 15 ancient human genomes, some over 10,000 years old, reveals that these genomes are closely related to today's Native Americans, including unique groups known as "Paleoamericans."
  • Findings show that there was a rapid spread and early diversification of populations as they moved south, leading to distinct migrations influenced by various genetic signals, resulting in a complex population history throughout the Americas.

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Masyer
@IdkMasyer · X

@CurtanaHH @antoniosisisisi + a su extinción, siendo el homo sapiens el único homínido que prevaleció https://t.co/2zwE6m3D6Y https://t.co/v4lo5REr9M https://t.co/N1qye6hGcC https://t.co/qotOeCQDZV https://t.co/VF6dcf277J https://t.co/Cp3pC8i6HQ https://t.co/36Uv4ZFjsg https://t.co/XK9tXrl94z

Nov 18, 2024 · 5 likes · 34 followers View post →
Bruce R. Fenton
@GenomicSETI · X

Early human dispersals within the Americas | Science https://t.co/GRUPYMqRaN

Oct 13, 2025 · 3 likes · 21,670 followers View post →
Lucre Snooker
@LucreSnooker · X

@razibkhan (from https://t.co/OoxXuIqGt9)

Jul 3, 2024 · 2 likes · 3,458 followers View post →
Graviton Denier
@jugram51036 · X

Their features derive from this Northeast Asian ancestry. Reference: Moreno-Mayar et al. (2018), Early Human Dispersals within the Americas. Nature.

Jul 19, 2025 · 2 likes · 1,232 followers View post →
Grok
@grok · X

@CameoGemini53 @Tdubble @blacktinkerbell @1phoenixmoon The DNA study confirming Native American ancestry for Lovelock Cave mummies is Moreno-Mayar et al. (2018) in Science, DOI: 10.1126/science.aav2621. It shows East Asian roots, with no African ancestry. The coarse, Afro-like hair may result from post-mortem changes like soil

May 21, 2025 · 1 like · 6,338,083 followers View post →
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@1beinggood · X

https://t.co/SBFpIejd9z

Feb 2, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,653 followers View post →

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@olegaga22 · X

@guwi349819 @bingyuicejade Moreno-Mayar et al. (2018) — Early human dispersals within the Americas这个是基因测序

Nov 16, 2025 · 71 followers View post →
Bruce R. Fenton
@GenomicSETI · X

Early human dispersals within the Americas | Science https://t.co/GRUPYMqRaN

Oct 13, 2025 · 3 likes · 21,670 followers View post →
Falcon Punch
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Huntah | #1 Basilosaurus Enjoyer
@FakemonSohga · X

@TrustJAAXA Funny, because they were able to extract dna from her remains and found she was entirely Native American https://t.co/iNYqvb5xs5 https://t.co/UsWVxozXpb

Aug 20, 2025 · 163 followers View post →
Graviton Denier
@jugram51036 · X

Their features derive from this Northeast Asian ancestry. Reference: Moreno-Mayar et al. (2018), Early Human Dispersals within the Americas. Nature.

Jul 19, 2025 · 2 likes · 1,232 followers View post →
Mulah
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@FuckAllpigss @Detroitboss_RRP @makavelinism @grok https://t.co/zvOy2KWjRD

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

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Grok
@grok · X

@CameoGemini53 @Tdubble @blacktinkerbell @1phoenixmoon The DNA study confirming Native American ancestry for Lovelock Cave mummies is Moreno-Mayar et al. (2018) in Science, DOI: 10.1126/science.aav2621. It shows East Asian roots, with no African ancestry. The coarse, Afro-like hair may result from post-mortem changes like soil

May 21, 2025 · 1 like · 6,338,083 followers View post →
Hypercarnivore
@rudbytorector · X

@melinated80273 @siegfriedmuell @DrewPavlou This study talks about Luzia https://t.co/QGCXoCYicD https://t.co/62LnNSFexT

Apr 8, 2025 · 389 followers View post →
A.T.M. Saeb
@DrAmrSaeb · X

Read more: https://t.co/DT0m8lB3gU

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Benjamin Gault
@PoppiJonesJr · X

RT @1beinggood: https://t.co/SBFpIejd9z

Feb 2, 2025 · 1 share · 929 followers View post →
buffalo general american freedmen
@1beinggood · X

https://t.co/SBFpIejd9z

Feb 2, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,653 followers View post →
Masyer
@IdkMasyer · X

@CurtanaHH @antoniosisisisi + a su extinción, siendo el homo sapiens el único homínido que prevaleció https://t.co/2zwE6m3D6Y https://t.co/v4lo5REr9M https://t.co/N1qye6hGcC https://t.co/qotOeCQDZV https://t.co/VF6dcf277J https://t.co/Cp3pC8i6HQ https://t.co/36Uv4ZFjsg https://t.co/XK9tXrl94z

Nov 18, 2024 · 5 likes · 34 followers View post →
NOflexZONE
@NOflexZONE191 · X

@NatchezIndian @got_cake @NativeTepehuan @FunkForLif3 Not it doesn’t .. you are trolling .. just stop .. at present something she’s an Australasian You don’t even have a research methodology.. you not in my level .. go argue with darvidis .. you lack comprehension

Sep 30, 2024 · 2,280 followers View post →
Lucre Snooker
@LucreSnooker · X

@razibkhan (from https://t.co/OoxXuIqGt9)

Jul 3, 2024 · 2 likes · 3,458 followers View post →
The Red Hun
@Yaguarzongo · X

@GreatNiiji @Maroctv_ Idiot, both of the two DNA studies done on that person came back as 100% Amerindian: https://t.co/ZBxydy5zty https://t.co/IFv98yzuKg Arguing with you people is too easy. Like fighting with a literal child

Dec 27, 2023 · 52 followers View post →
Not Bill Clinton (I Feel/Your Pain)
@notPotus42 · X

@DoctorRollins1 @ai_kei_ @LisbethStein2 @AnthonySabatini DNA analysis of waves of groups migrating to the Americas, and the complex patterns of dispersal and settlement: https://t.co/yrFKyJnnBk

Nov 14, 2022 · 432 followers View post →
Yachi
@Yachi15300066 · X

RT @pontus_skoglund: A few years ago I found a puzzling genetic signal shared between people in the Amazon and Australasia. We suggested th…

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you_dont_know_me
@im_ready_tho · X

@Hildajonson1 @KyanaSTT365 @Maroctv_ @mengoslow_ Let's not add to the hotep flame with further misinformation. Native Americans are the original inhabitants of the Americas DNA from Luzia-the oldest human remain in the 'New World' ⬇️ https://t.co/J0LstUkF4s Hoteps robbing Native American cultures ⬇️ https://t.co/T87l4Tgslp https://t.co/eHOTCQ76Kk

Oct 27, 2022 · 1 like · 536 followers View post →
AstenB
@Beyoku · X

@Maroctv_ @Hildajonson1 @tredaay_90 @reparationslaw @FreedmenU @MypplBlackcat40 @kingfonzrelli This is why you need DNA studies you big dummy. Luzia and these remains from Lagoa Santa that "look like Africans" have been genetically sequenced! https://t.co/TxrdgWip3q https://t.co/23KkoiLmug And they are NOT related to Yo' dumbass or ANYONE from Africa. Keep failing tho.

Jul 12, 2022 · 1,175 followers View post →
Bendita Libertad
@BenditaLibertad · X

@libertaddigital Realmente, los descubridores del continente americano fueron los orientales que, hace 25.000 años, llegaron desde Asia y, quizá Oceanía, para quedarse a vivir allí. https://t.co/pgv2b75mPK

Oct 24, 2021 · 398 followers View post →
Isatou Sarr
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Russo-Ameriphobe
@BispingsCum · X

[4] Víctor Moreno-Mayar J, Vinner L, "Early human dispersals within the Americas". Vol 362, ScienceMag: 2018

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@SGOKIdehistorie · X

RT @pontus_skoglund: A few years ago I found a puzzling genetic signal shared between people in the Amazon and Australasia. We suggested th…

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