Genomic analysis of Andamanese provides insights into ancient human migration into Asia and adaptation
Mayukh Mondal, Ferran Casals, Tina Xu, Giovanni M Dall'Olio, Marc Pybus, Mihai G Netea, David Comas, Hafid Laayouni, Qibin Li, Partha P Majumder, Jaume Bertranpetit
Jaume Bertranpetit, Partha Majumder and colleagues analyze whole-genome sequences from Andamanese individuals and compare them to sequences from mainland Indian and other geographically diverse populations. They find evidence of ancestry from an unknown extinct hominin in South Asian populations and show that distinct Andamanese characteristics derive from strong natural selection.