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More than 40,000 Americans are genetically related to 27 enslaved people excavated from Maryland

Amaris Encinas, USA TODAYComments Off on More than 40,000 Americans are genetically related to 27 enslaved people excavated from Maryland

Scientists partnered with genetic testing service, 23andMe to conduct DNA testing on the remains of 27 enslaved people excavated from Maryland's Catoctin Furnace.

      
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