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Who are the Japanese? Huge DNA discovery rewrites history

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily·May 14, 2026

Scientists in Japan have made a significant discovery by analyzing the genomes of thousands of people, revealing a previously unknown third ancestral group. This new finding challenges the traditional "dual origins" theory and is linked to the ancient Emishi people of northeastern Japan. The research also uncovered inherited DNA from Neanderthals and Denisovans, which is connected to various health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. The discovery rewrites Japan's history and sheds new light on the country's ancestral origins.

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