Genetics And Prehistory

Harappan Discontinuity 4500 Ybp

Paleobotanical and archaeological evidence of cultural discontinuities around 4500 YBP, linking climate shifts to Harappan urban decline.

The Formation of Human Populations in South and Central Asia

Landmark ancient DNA study mapping population formations in South and Central Asia, highlighting Steppe pastoralist migrations and local admixture events.

On Peopling of India Ancient Genetics Perspectives

Reviews ancient and modern genetic data to reconstruct India's demographic history, evaluating migration waves and indigenous continuity.

Scratching my head! — Criticism of Narsimhan VM et al 2019

Independent critique of Narasimhan et al. 2019 ancient DNA study, addressing sampling limitations and alternative interpretations of Steppe ancestry.

Converging Views On Asian Prehistory

Synthesizes linguistic, genetic, and archaeological perspectives on Asian prehistory, highlighting convergent evidence for population movements.

Ancient Cattle Genomics

Genomic analysis of ancient cattle domestication in South Asia, revealing independent taurine and indicine lineages and their historical dispersal.

Genes, Peoples and Languages

Seminal work exploring correlations between genetic variation, human populations, and linguistic families across global and regional scales.

Complex Genetic Origin of Indian Populations and Its Implications

Genomic study revealing complex admixture patterns in Indian populations, highlighting ancient migrations, endogamy, and regional genetic diversity.

Genetics And AIT, Look Again

Re-examines genetic claims supporting the Aryan Invasion Theory, highlighting methodological flaws and alternative interpretations of population data.

Rakhigarhi and After

Critical response to Rakhigarhi ancient DNA findings, evaluating implications for Aryan migration theories and indigenous population continuity.

Genetics And The Aryan Issue

Critical evaluation of genetic evidence in the Aryan debate, addressing misinterpretations and emphasizing continuity in South Asian populations.

Reconstructing The Population History Of the Gond

Genomic study reconstructing the demographic history of the Gond tribe, revealing ancient Indian population structure and migration patterns.

Haplogroup R1A

Comprehensive overview of Haplogroup R1a distribution, tracing its origins, Bronze Age expansions, and relevance to Indo-European migrations.

The Himalayas As A Prehistoric Corridor

Examines the Himalayan region as a vital prehistoric migration route, connecting linguistic and genetic evidence of ancient population movements.

The Prehistoric Peopling Of Southeast Asia

Genomic analysis tracing ancient human migrations into Southeast Asia, offering insights into population continuity and dispersal patterns.

Genetic And Linguistic Non Correspondence

Study demonstrating decoupling of genetic ancestry and language spread in South Asia, challenging strict migration-based linguistic models.

Prehistoric Skeletal Record of Man in South Asia

Comprehensive bioarchaeological review of prehistoric skeletal remains in South Asia, assessing morphological continuity and population changes.

Linguistic Population Prehistory Of The Greater Himalaya Region

Correlates linguistic diversity with population history in the Greater Himalayas, mapping ancient language families and migratory routes.