Ancient DNA Unlocked Some Secrets on the Origins of Native Americans

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Human DNA was first identified in the 1860s by Swiss chemist Friedrich Miescher. The discovery of human DNA was instrumental in reuniting lost family members and unlocked a lot of secrets regarding our human ancestors.

In one archaeological excavation, the DNA of ancient skeletons made scientists discover a new Native American gene that could change history and the origin story of the Native Americans. Read on to find out what secrets this ancient DNA revealed.