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     Chrishayden "Cyniquian" Level Poster Username: Chrishayden Post Number: 7915 Registered: 03-2004 Rating: N/A |
http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2009/04/30/Study-Africa-genetically-diverse/UPI- 72231241137239/ | ||
| Nels AALBC .com Platinum Poster Username: Nels Post Number: 1256 Registered: 07-2005 Rating: N/A |
Chris -- "The study determined that 71 percent of black Americans' genetic makeup on average comes from West Africa, 13 percent from European ancestors and 8 percent from elsewhere in Africa. But the individual mix varies tremendously." Yeah, I heard this earlier in the week. I don't yet know exactly where my African roots come from, but I intend to look into it. I do know where my European relatives and ancestors hail from, and am trying to fill in the last gap on the American/Canadian Indian side as well. Anyway, it will be interesting to see which assumptions pan out. You'd be surprised to find out what you can uncover if you look hard enough. |
