A 1,000-Year-Old DNA Mystery Links Hawaii and Easter Island and Reveals Hidden Genetic Dangers
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“Genetic analysis has linked the settlement of Hawaii and Easter Island, revealing that ancient Polynesian sailors carried globally rare genetic variants that may pose modern health risks.”
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