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That there is some Indian introgression into Aborigibal genomes is completely not surprising based on phenotypic characteristics of their faces as well as other
by runsWphotons 4y ago
That there is some Indian introgression into Aborigibal genomes is completely not surprising based on phenotypic characteristics of their faces as well as other aspects of their cultures like language. It was remarked upon by "previous simplistic pre-scientific" British settlers, who it turns out were quite right. Many other older theories have turned out to get support from the genetic evidence.
- viewtransform 4y agoIndia was just a waypoint on the journey of human genes from Africa to Australia.
- runsWphotons 4y agoThe study above argues convincingly for later contact though. There were probably several waves, theres other (disputed) circumstantial evidence for this. When we sequence more (if allowed) we will find richer picture as the OP alludes to.
- stOneskull 4y agoapparently india used to be connected to australia. and it split off and hit asia. india ramming into asia may have caused the himalayas.
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- undersuit 4y agoThat was 100MYA though.