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An international scientific effort has revealed the genetics behind Asia's diversity. The Human Genome Organisation's (HUGO) Pan-Asian SNP Consortium carried out a study of almost 2,000 people across the continent. Their findings support the hypothesis that Asia was populated primarily through a single migration event from the south.
2009-12-11
migration Asia genetics humanThe BBC's Power of Asia season examines how economies in the region have changed over the past 30 years. Use the chart builder below to compare countries in terms of wealth, health, life expectancy, education and energy consumption.
2011-06-14
economy Asia visualization developmentEurozone leaders have brought their begging bowl to China, looking for help in boosting their bailout fund.
2011-11-07
China Europe Asia history USA economy debt Japan ancient Rome dominationThe biggest survey of Native American DNA has concluded that the New World was settled in three major waves. But the majority of today's indigenous Americans descend from a single group of migrants that crossed from Asia to Alaska 15,000 years ago or more.
2012-07-12
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