Ancient genomes reveal how migration and diet shaped the ancestors of modern Japanese people

Two ancient genomes from Japan are giving researchers a closer look at how migration, climate and diet shaped the ancestors of modern Japanese people. A team led by Koji Ishiya of Kanazawa University recovered unusually detailed DNA data from two individuals who lived thousands of years apart...

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