Unraveling Human History through Lice Genes
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A new study on lice genetics reveals insights into ancient human history. Lice have been companions to humans throughout our evolutionary journey, adapting alongside us. By analyzing the DNA of lice, researchers have discovered that some lice in the Americas are hybrids of those carried by Native Americans and European colonists. Lice DNA also provides clues about human migration patterns, with genetic links found between lice in different parts of the world. Further research on the entire louse genome may shed light on how lice evolved and how our ancestors acquired them.
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