Ancient DNA reveals reproductive barrier despite shared Avar-period culture

Nature, Published online: 15 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-024-08418-5Ancient genome-wide data of 722 individuals and interdisciplinary analysis of large seventh- to eighth-century ce neighbouring cemeteries near Vienna are used to address the impact of the encounter between Eastern Asian Avars and Europeans.

Jan 15, 2025 - 18:45
Ancient DNA reveals reproductive barrier despite shared Avar-period culture

Nature, Published online: 15 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-024-08418-5Ancient genome-wide data of 722 individuals and interdisciplinary analysis of large seventh- to eighth-century ce neighbouring cemeteries near Vienna are used to address the impact of the encounter between Eastern Asian Avars and Europeans.