Communications biology
Exploring the genomic population structure and history of Austroasiatic speakers in Mainland Southeast Asia.
Zi Yin, Yash Munnalal Gupta, Nonglak Prakhun, Jatupol Kampuansai, Angkana Inta, Metawee Srikummool, Putsadee Rodcharoen, Chatmongkon Suwannapoom, Sengvilay Lorphengsy, Wipada Woravatin, Jae Joseph Russell B Rodriguez, Chawalit Khaokhiew, Mark Stoneking, Wibhu Kutanan, Dang Liu
Published: 202610.1038/s42003-025-09471-0
Abstract
Multidisciplinary evidence indicates that the Austroasiatic (AA) language family is the earliest known language in Mainland Southeast Asia (MSEA), dating back to the Neolithic. Yet, the genomic formation and structure of MSEA AA groups remain underst…
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