High-Coverage Jomon Genomes Provide Insights into Population Structure and Genetic Traits of Ancient Japanese Hunter-Gatherers
Masahiko Kato, Fuzuki Mizuno, Yasuhiro Taniguchi, Osamu Kondo, Masami Matsushita, Takayuki Matsushita, Aiko Saso, Minoru Yoneda, Kunihiko Kurosaki, Lı Wang, Koji Ishiya, Saki Aoto, Yusuke Watanabe, Mariko Isshiki, Izumi Naka, , Jun Ohashi
This study analyzes eight high-coverage Jomon genomes to reveal genetic continuity and phenotypic traits of ancient Japanese hunter-gatherers, showing their genetic influence on present-day Japanese populations.
bioRxiv · Dec 16, 2025 · PreprintGenomics