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DNA from ancient Easter Islanders

Authors :
Hagelberg, Erika
Quevedo, Silvia
Turbon, Daniel
Clegg, J.B.
Source :
Nature. May 5, 1994, Vol. 369 Issue 6475, p25, 2 p.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Analysis of mitochondrial DNA from ancient human bones found on Easter Island near Chile revealed that Easter Islanders were of Polynesian origin. The bones were excavated from two archaeological sites situated on opposite ends of the island.

Subjects

Subjects :
Mitochondrial DNA -- Analysis
Indigenous peoples -- Easter Island
Environmental issues
Science and technology
Zoology and wildlife conservation

Details

ISSN :
00280836
Volume :
369
Issue :
6475
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.16073176

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