Groundbreaking research on India’s Genetic Ancestry and Ancient Human Presence

June 7, 2024

Priya Moorjani, Assistant Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology, discusses groundbreaking research on Indians’ genetic ancestry. Moorjani emphasizes the significant diversity of archaic genes among Indians and their potential implications for health, particularly in disease susceptibility like COVID-19. The findings underscore Moorjani’s role in advancing the understanding of human genetics and challenging conventional archaeological assumptions regarding ancient human presence in India.