Ancient Skeletons In Brazil Carried A Genetic Signal Scientists Did Not Expect — And It Complicated The Story Of The First Americans
The Ethical Dimensions of Ancient DNA Research in Indigenous Communities
Any serious discussion of the ancient DNA research related to Population Y must engage with the ethical dimensions of that research — the specific ethical challenges of studying the genetic material of Indigenous people’s ancestors, and the evolving frameworks for how such research should be conducted.
The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) in the United States provides a legal framework for the treatment of Native American human remains and associated cultural items in federal collections and on federal lands.
Similar legal frameworks exist in other countries, though their specific provisions differ.
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