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A 1,000-Year-Old DNA Mystery Links Hawaii and Easter Island and Reveals Hidden Genetic Dangers


The DNA that traces Hawaii’s settlement also points to overlooked disease risks, with some globally rare variants common enough among Eastern Polynesians to warrant screening.

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