Scientists Unlock Secrets of Ancient Human DNA

Researchers Say Native Americans Had Two Branches

Geneticists have divided Native Americans into two groups: northern and southern. The Northern group originated from East Asia and most likely lived in North America, including Alaska and Canada. At some point, the tribe divided, and the Southern Native Americans relocated to South America. They were all derived from the Ancient Beringians, but the split caused variances in their DNA.

Researchers Say Native Americans Had Two Branches