Long segments of the genome that are shared ‘identical by descent’ (IBD) demonstrate recent relatedness between individuals. A new computational method robustly identifies shared IBD segments in human ancient DNA data, providing insights into the mobility and demography of prehistoric human societies.
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Bergström, A. Shared chromosomal segments connect ancient human societies. Nat Genet 56, 10–11 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41588-023-01606-5
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