Sunday - October 18, 2026
Polynesian Wayfinding Is Written in the Genomes of Island Populations
October 08, 2026
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 8 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:

* * *

Polynesian Wayfinding Is Written in the Genomes of Island Populations

*

UC San Diego research reveals how Polynesian seafaring shaped the genomes of island populations, offering new clues to health risks and medical discoveries in rarely studied communities

For centuries, Polynesian navigators crossed thousands of miles of . . .

Targeted News Service Document Request Form

This document is available to you by e-mail if you complete the form below with relevant information. There may be a fee for this article or ongoing service of similar materials. We will be in touch shortly.

Click here for more information about our products