August 2021 PMID 34433944

Genome of a middle Holocene hunter-gatherer from Wallacea.

Selina Carlhoff, Akin Duli, Kathrin Nägele, Muhammad Nur, Laurits Skov, Iwan Sumantri, Adhi Agus Oktaviana, Budianto Hakim, Basran Burhan, Fardi Ali Syahdar, David P McGahan, David Bulbeck, Yinika L Perston, Kim Newman, Andi Muhammad Saiful

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Peak: 41 in Aug 2021

across 5 sources since Aug 2021

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Participants are highly engaged with detailed aspects of the study, such as lithic tools, ancient gene flow, and connections to Indigenous Australian and Papuan populations. The tone varies from technical observations to expressions of curiosity and acknowledgment of the research's significance, which collectively reflect a strong positive impact and sustained interest in the topic.

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Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the genomic findings, referencing the study’s contributions to understanding ancient human populations in Wallacea.

InterestHigh interest

Many posts express high interest through mentions of related artifacts, genetic analysis details, and the cultural implications, showing active engagement with the content.

EngagementModerate engagement

Discussion includes specific references to lithics, genetic lineages, and related cultures, indicating participants are actively analyzing and connecting the findings rather than just passively noting them.

ImpactModerate impact

The collective tone suggests the research advances understanding of human migration and ancient genetics in Southeast Asia, hinting at a meaningful contribution to archaeology and genetics fields.

Abstract in brief

This study reports the first ancient human genome from Wallacea, a region between Southeast Asia and Australia, dating back to about 7,372 years ago, found in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
The genetic analysis shows that this individual, a young female hunter-gatherer, is closely related to modern Papuan and Indigenous Australian groups, but also belongs to a previously unknown human lineage that diverged roughly 37,000 years ago.
The genome reveals the presence of Denisovan and deep Asian ancestries, indicating ancient gene flow and large-scale population shifts in the region's history.]

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Hanum Larasati Kusumodiningrat

@Mpok_Hanum · X

RT @motherlander: Gap dari rangkuman tadi diisi hasil penelitian genome pertama manusia Wallacea berikut sejarah genetika populasinya yang…

Dec 11, 2021 · 1 share · 1,905 followers View post →

Odyssey to the Far East

@motherlander · X

Gap dari rangkuman tadi diisi hasil penelitian genome pertama manusia Wallacea berikut sejarah genetika populasinya yang terbit beberapa waktu lalu. Alamat membengkak cukup signifikan https://t.co/Db6s0Csgdw #kilasbalik https://t.co/488iVjqSjm

Dec 11, 2021 · 6 likes · 1 share · 23,271 followers View post →

Eduard Antoniu

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Genome of a middle Holocene hunter-gatherer from Wallacea https://t.co/hSWhadZX22

Oct 29, 2021 · 1,678 followers View post →

Roy Harris

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RT @Dr_ClaireH: Just spotted the lithics in the extended data for Carlhoff et al 'Genome of a middle Holocene hunter-gatherer from Wallacea…

Oct 29, 2021 · 1 share · 469 followers View post →

Dr Claire Harris

@Dr_ClaireH · X

Just spotted the lithics in the extended data for Carlhoff et al 'Genome of a middle Holocene hunter-gatherer from Wallacea'. (Fig. 5: Toalean stone tool types from the Toalean burial & associated contexts at Leang Panninge.) #flintfriday #findsfriday https://t.co/ByQcXQXzsR https://t.co/Hv2durlhAh

Oct 29, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,191 followers View post →

Steve, PhD

@StevOmics · X

Genome of a middle Holocene hunter-gatherer from Wallacea https://t.co/RUkEa3hWv4 #science #genomics

Oct 24, 2021 · 272 followers View post →

Steve, PhD

@StevOmics · X

Genome of a middle Holocene hunter-gatherer from Wallacea https://t.co/9mh7Ag7rs1 #science #genomics

Oct 23, 2021 · 272 followers View post →

Steve, PhD

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Genome of a middle Holocene hunter-gatherer from Wallacea https://t.co/3XDyYuCMW1 #science #genomics

Oct 20, 2021 · 272 followers View post →

Steve, PhD

@StevOmics · X

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Oct 13, 2021 · 272 followers View post →

Steve, PhD

@StevOmics · X

Genome of a middle Holocene hunter-gatherer from Wallacea https://t.co/b9nVkcMKei #science #genomics

Oct 11, 2021 · 272 followers View post →

Maneiro

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RT @emulenews: @JDupuytren @Archae0logy @cinemagraphys @Neferchitty #Nature Genome of a middle Holocene hunter-gatherer from Wallacea (25 A…

Oct 9, 2021 · 2 shares · 43 followers View post →

PaleoAnthropology+

@Qafzeh · X

Genome of a middle Holocene hunter-gatherer from Wallacea https://t.co/IjG5KXWkP5

Oct 6, 2021 · 8 likes · 50,252 followers View post →

Steve, PhD

@StevOmics · X

Genome of a middle Holocene hunter-gatherer from Wallacea https://t.co/aOZOh7PJ7W #science #genomics

Oct 3, 2021 · 272 followers View post →

Neferchitty

@Neferchitty · X

RT @emulenews: @JDupuytren @Archae0logy @cinemagraphys @Neferchitty #Nature Genome of a middle Holocene hunter-gatherer from Wallacea (25 A…

Oct 1, 2021 · 2 shares · 8,660 followers View post →

Madan

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RT @emulenews: @JDupuytren @Archae0logy @cinemagraphys @Neferchitty #Nature Genome of a middle Holocene hunter-gatherer from Wallacea (25 A…

Oct 1, 2021 · 2 shares · 650 followers View post →

Francis Villatoro

@emulenews · X

@JDupuytren @Archae0logy @cinemagraphys @Neferchitty #Nature Genome of a middle Holocene hunter-gatherer from Wallacea (25 Aug 2021) https://t.co/3RqoZVQLIZ

Oct 1, 2021 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 45,062 followers View post →