Ancient Migration Shaped Yemen’s Unique Genetic Makeup, Finds New Study

A detailed genetic analysis of Yemen has uncovered the region’s complex migration history. By studying 46 Yemeni genomes, the research reveals significant genetic influences from East Africa, the Levant, and Arabia. Maternal DNA shows a marked African presence, with one-third of individuals carrying African-specific mitochondrial haplogroups, particularly L2a1, indica…

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