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flag Picuris Pueblo tribe confirms genetic link to ancient Chaco Canyon residents through DNA study.

flag The Picuris Pueblo tribe in New Mexico used DNA sequencing to confirm their ancestral connection to Chaco Canyon, an ancient Pueblo cultural site. flag The study, published in Nature, shows a strong genetic link between 13 current tribe members and 16 ancient individuals who lived near Chaco Canyon between 1300 and 1500 AD. flag This is the first time a U.S. Indigenous tribe has led such a DNA study, marking a shift towards collaborative research that respects Indigenous rights and histories.

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