In the north, distinctive lineages such as M27, M28, and M29′Q trace deep roots in New Guinea and Near Oceania, while in the ...
New research confirms humans first reached the Sahul super-continent by two different routes around 60,000 years ago.
The ancient landmass known as Sahul - which includes Australia, Tasmania and New Guinea - was home to groups of humans as early as 60,000 years ago, according to genetic data. This finding suggests ...