Nat Commun March 2019 PMID 30890703

Late Pleistocene human genome suggests a local origin for the first farmers of central Anatolia.

Michal Feldman, Eva Fernández-Domínguez, Luke Reynolds, Douglas Baird, Jessica Pearson, Israel Hershkovitz, Hila May, Nigel Goring-Morris, Marion Benz, Julia Gresky, Raffaela A Bianco, Andrew Fairbairn, Gökhan Mustafaoğlu, Philipp W Stockhammer, Cosimo Posth

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Many discussions highlight the study's findings, such as the local development of agriculture supported by genetic continuity, and references to ancestral groups like the ancient Levant and Iranian-Caucasus lineages. The tone varies from informational to contemplative, emphasizing both scientific details and broader implications, reflecting a balanced mix of support and curiosity.

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Most discussions support the study’s conclusion that early Anatolian farmers originated locally, with many posts emphasizing the significance of the genetic findings.

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Abstract in brief

  • The study analyzes the genome of a 15,000-year-old Anatolian hunter-gatherer and early farmers, revealing high genetic continuity (80-90%) between them, suggesting local development of agriculture rather than migration-driven introduction.
  • Researchers identified two main incoming ancestries into Anatolia: an early Iranian-Caucasus related group and a later group linked to the ancient Levant, indicating multiple genetic influences over time.
  • The findings also show a genetic connection between southern Europe and the Near East that predates 15,000 years, highlighting deep historical links, but overall, human migration played a limited role in the emergence of farming in central Anatolia.]

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