The history of the Americas involved the encounter of millions of Native Americans, Europeans, and Africans. A variable admixture of these three continental groups has taken place throughout the continent, influenced by demography and a range of social factors. This variable admixture has had a major influence on the genetic makeup of populations across the continent. Here, we summarize the demographic history of the region, highlight some social factors that affected historical admixture, and review major patterns of ancestry across the Western Hemisphere based on genetic data.
CITATION STYLE
Adhikari, K., Chacón-Duque, J. C., Mendoza-Revilla, J., Fuentes-Guajardo, M., & Ruiz-Linares, A. (2017). The Genetic Diversity of the Americas. Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics, 18, 277–296. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-genom-083115-022331
Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.