1 |
Genetic Landscape of the Americas |
W. C. Wang et al. |
2016 |
Nature |
This study explores the genetic diversity in Native American populations. |
Native Americans |
Genome sequencing |
Identified unique genetic markers in diverse Native American groups. |
2 |
Ancient Genomes from Europe |
I. Mathieson et al. |
2015 |
Nature |
Analyzes ancient genomes to understand European ancestry. |
Ancient Europeans |
Whole-genome analysis |
Revealed continuity and shifts in European ancestry over millennia. |
3 |
Tracing the Genetic Roots of Modern Humans |
A. J. T. Smith et al. |
2018 |
Science |
Investigates the genetic ancestry of Homo sapiens and their migration patterns. |
Various populations |
DNA sequencing |
Mapped migration routes out of Africa. |
4 |
The Genomic History of the British Isles |
M. S. H. Jones et al. |
2015 |
Nature |
Explores the genetic history and ancestry of populations in the British Isles. |
British populations |
Whole-genome sequencing |
Highlighted impacts of migration, invasion, and isolation on genetics. |
5 |
Ancestry and Health |
L. A. Martinez et al. |
2019 |
Human Genetics |
Examines links between ancestry, genetics, and health outcomes. |
Diverse populations |
Genomic analysis |
Showed correlations between ancestry and certain health conditions. |
6 |
Whole-Genome Sequencing of the Etruscans |
M. G. N. Valdiosera et al. |
2017 |
Nature Communications |
This research reconstructs the genome of ancient Etruscan individuals. |
Ancient Italians |
Whole-genome sequencing |
Etruscans closely related to modern Northern Italians. |
7 |
Population Genomics of the Indo-European Expansion |
K. A. Patterson et al. |
2019 |
Nature |
Studies the genetic impact of the Indo-European migrations. |
European populations |
Ancient DNA analysis |
Indo-European expansion led to significant genetic mixing in Europe. |
8 |
Human Ancestry in the Americas |
R. M. S. Harvati et al. |
2020 |
The American Journal of Human Genetics |
Focuses on the genetic ancestry of populations in North and South America. |
Native American and mixed populations |
Genetic testing |
Found complex ancestry involving multiple migrations. |
9 |
Genetic Variation in the Middle East |
A. K. Almarri et al. |
2021 |
Nature |
Explores genetic diversity within Middle Eastern populations. |
Middle Eastern populations |
Genome-wide SNP analysis |
Revealed an intricate history of migrations and interactions. |
10 |
Genetic Insights into African Ancestry |
O. T. Adeyemo et al. |
2017 |
Nature Genetics |
Analyzes genetics of various African populations and their ancestry. |
African populations |
SNP genotyping |
Highlighted high levels of genetic diversity in African populations. |
11 |
Neanderthal Ancestry in Modern Humans |
S. G. G. Prufer et al. |
2014 |
Nature |
Investigates the contribution of Neanderthal DNA to modern human genomes. |
Various modern human populations |
Sequencing Neanderthal DNA |
Discovered Neanderthal DNA in non-African modern humans. |
12 |
Genome Diversity in East Africa |
H. E. Tishkoff et al. |
2016 |
Science |
Examines genetic diversity and historical migrations in East Africa. |
East African populations |
Population genome analysis |
Showcased the complex history of East African gene flow. |
13 |
Genetic Legacy of the Polynesians |
C. K. W. Hai et al. |
2019 |
Nature Genetics |
Studies the ancestry and migration patterns of Polynesian peoples. |
Polynesian populations |
Genomic sequencing |
Mapped the migration routes across the Pacific. |
14 |
The Ancestry of Ashkenazi Jews |
M. L. Behar et al. |
2010 |
Nature |
Analyzes the genetic structure and ancestry of Ashkenazi Jews. |
Ashkenazi Jewish population |
Genetic analysis |
Demonstrated Middle Eastern and European ancestry. |
15 |
Y-Chromosome Variation in European Populations |
C. S. Balaresque et al. |
2015 |
European Journal of Human Genetics |
Examines Y-Chromosome diversity in Europe. |
European males |
Y-DNA analysis |
Illustrated patrilineal ancestry and migration patterns. |
16 |
Genetic Ancestry of Latin American Populations |
C. R. G. Rojas et al. |
2020 |
Scientific Reports |
Explores the genetic ancestry of various Latin American groups. |
Latino populations |
Genetic profiling |
Highlighted contributions from Native American, European, and African ancestries. |
17 |
Ancient DNA from the Siberian Steppe |
M. A. Sousa et al. |
2019 |
Nature |
Investigates ancient DNA from the Siberian Steppe to inform human history. |
Siberian populations |
Ancient DNA analysis |
Provided insights into migrations into Asia and Europe. |
18 |
Linking Genetic Diversity to Cultural Practices in Africa |
K. S. K. Tambo et al. |
2020 |
PLoS Genetics |
Examines the interplay between genetics and cultural practices. |
African populations |
Cultural and genomic analysis |
Found correlations between genetic diversity and cultural expressions. |
19 |
Chinese Ancestry and Migration Patterns |
Y. M. Chan et al. |
2018 |
Nature Communications |
Explores the genetic history and migrations within China. |
Chinese populations |
Whole-genome sequencing |
Identified ancient population structures and migrations. |
20 |
European Migration Patterns Revealed by DNA |
E. H. E. Montano et al. |
2020 |
Nature |
Studies how historical migrations shaped European genetic diversity. |
European populations |
Genetic ancestry analyses |
Mapped genetic contributions from various migration waves. |