Landmark study opens possible way for Black Americans to trace their ancestry
Image caption: "The remains of Catoctin Furnace in Maryland as seen in 2020. Researchers have now analyzed the DNA of enslaved and free Black workers there, connecting them to nearly 42,000 living relatives"
Catoctin Furnace: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catoctin_Furnace
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Addendae
Ethical challenges: DNA study of f. 18th/19th century African American community
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/08/230803141708.htm
* recently identified genetic relationship betw. 23andMe users & enslaved/free African Americans that lived in Catoctin Furnace, Maryland 1776-1850
* researchers considered how best to inform descendants/genetic relatives of genetic connection to site
Ethical considerations when co-analyzing ancient DNA and data from private genetic databases
https://www.cell.com/ajhg/fulltext/S0002-9297(23)00212-4
#BlackHistory
Addendae
Ethical challenges: DNA study of f. 18th/19th century African American community
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/08/230803141708.htm
* recently identified genetic relationship betw. 23andMe users & enslaved/free African Americans that lived in Catoctin Furnace, Maryland 1776-1850
* researchers considered how best to inform descendants/genetic relatives of genetic connection to site
Ethical considerations when co-analyzing ancient DNA and data from private genetic databases
https://www.cell.com/ajhg/fulltext/S0002-9297(23)00212-4
#BlackHistory
