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Ancient Jomon DNA reveals a hidden Ice Age survival genetic toolkit

Ancient Jomon DNA reveals a hidden Ice Age survival genetic toolkit
Phys.org Tuesday 18 August 2026, 15:40 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Between 29,000 and 19,000 years ago, the planet experienced some of its coldest temperatures and drastic landscape changes at the peak of the Ice Age, during the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM), the period of most extensive global ice cover. Humans, despite being unaccustomed to such icy temperatures and surroundings, survived through the age.

Between 29,000 and 19,000 years ago, the planet experienced some of its coldest temperatures and drastic landscape changes at the peak of the Ice Age, during the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM), the period of most extensive global ice cover. Humans, despite being unaccustomed to such icy temperatures and surroundings, survived through the age.
Ancient Jomon (ORG) the Ice Age (EVENT) the Last Glacial Maximum (EVENT) LGM (ORG)
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