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Ancient Chinese study reveals 4,000-year gene fusion in Ningxia

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A large-scale ancient genomics study in China's Ningxia region has revealed a 4,000-year fusion of Eastern and Western human genes. Researchers from Fudan University, working with local archaeological institutes, analyzed 69 high-quality genomic datasets from skeletal remains. The findings, published in Nature Communications, indicate that significant gene flow occurred through both conflict and commerce, particularly with the large-scale migration of Han dynasty individuals into the area. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Shi Huang ·

    Study shows 4,000-year battle of Eastern and Western genes in China’s heartland

    Ningxia is a perfect example of how the East meets the West. Located in the northwest inland region of China, it is the intersection of the Eurasian steppe and Chinese farmlands. Fudan University, in collaboration with the Ningxia Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology and …

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