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Indigenous link to first African nomads

Australian Aboriginals are descended from the first modern humans to walk out of Africa-- according to DNA evidence, Lauren Petterson reports.

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Australian Aboriginals are descended from the first modern humans to walk out of Africa, according to DNA evidence.

The research, published in the journal Science, has been described as a milestone that helps piece together our collective history.

A warning to our indigenous viewers, this story may contain images of deceased people.


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