Research reveals evidence of new population of ancient Native Americans

Research reveals evidence of new population of ancient Native Americans 01/10/2018 12:36 PM EST Genetic analysis of ancient DNA from a 6-week-old infant found at an Interior Alaska archaeological site has revealed a previously unknown population of ancient people in North America. The findings, published in the Jan. 3 edition of the journal Nature, represent a major shift in scientists' theories about how humans populated North America. The researchers have named the new group "Ancient Beringians." Full story at https://news.uaf.edu/ancient-beringians/ Source University of Alaska Fairbanks This is an NSF News From the Field item. Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 · 703-292-5111