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Is there a genetic link between Asian and Native American populations?
Genetic link between Asians and native Americans: evidence from HLA genes and haplotypes We have been studying polymorphisms of HLA class I and II genes in East Asians including Buryat in Siberia, Mongolian, Han Chinese, Man Chinese, Korean Chinese, South Korean, and Taiwan indigenous populations in collaboration with many Asian scientists.
“Although we know that North Americans are related to East Asians, it’s striking that no contemporary East Asian populations really resemble Native Americans,” he said. “It’s not like you can say that they are really closely related to Japanese, Chinese, or Koreans, so there seems to be something missing.
Are Native Americans related to other ethnicities?
More or less yes. Native Americans are largely descending from an East Asian-related group of ancient eastern Siberia and Northeast Asia, while also having Middle Eastern/European/Indian-like admixture (ANE MA-1).
Are modern East/s Southeast Asians genetically distinct from early humans?
Genetic research indicates that populations related to modern East/Southeast Asians existed as distinct genetic lineage already during early human times (see Tianyuan man or Liujiang man ).
Is Native American a race or ethnicity?
The term “Native American” is incorrect, since they are not native to the New World – their ancestors came from Asia. And they are merely a classified group, not a race or ethnicity. Technically, their race is Mongoloid (Asian).
Is Native American skin color a stereotype?
No, it is not a stereotype, but is based on the fact that Native American actually did migrate to the Americas from Asia. They were Asians when they migrated and they retain, for the most part, that ancestry. This is what accounts for their appearance.
What race are indigenous peoples considered to be?
Race is a more complicated question, but for census purposes, indigenous peoples are considered as belonging to the race of Native American, if they have a tribal or community connection.