DNA Puts Humans in the Americas at the Height of the Last Ice Age, but the Debate Isn’t Over

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What happened

The analysis points to a timestamp of no earlier than 21,000 years ago, but the data leaves a lot more to be desired.

Key facts

  • The analysis points to a timestamp of no earlier than 21,000 years ago, but the data leaves a lot more to be desired.
  • Reported by Gizmodo and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:05:48 UTC.

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