Andrés Moreno-Estrada

Andrés Moreno-Estrada, a prominent Mexican geneticist and expert in Latin American population genetics, dives into the epic migrations of humans from Africa to the Americas and Polynesia. He discusses the dominant ancestral source of Native Americans and the contrast in indigenous ancestry retention between North and South America. Notably, he shares emerging evidence of genetic links between Polynesia and the Americas and highlights how island genetics amplify ancient admixture signals. The conversation delves into the navigational skills of Polynesians and the fascinating timing of their exploratory voyages.