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New research links ancient indigenous DNA to living Puerto Ricans

Name: New research links ancient indigenous DNA to living Puerto Ricans
Uploaded: 2019-09-23T17:43:43-0400
Duration: 7 min 45 s
Description: A new study found ancient indigenous DNA in Puerto Ricans, breaking a previous myth that the Taino tribe were eradicated in centuries ago. Maria Nieves-Colon joined CBSN to discuss her findings and why the discovery may help correct Puerto Rican history.

A new study found ancient indigenous DNA in Puerto Ricans, breaking a previous myth that the Taino tribe were eradicated in centuries ago. Maria Nieves-Colon joined CBSN to discuss her findings and why the discovery may help correct Puerto Rican history.