Ask HN:Discovered Relative of Homosapiens having Eurasian Traits and More Traits
Withheld research&#x2F;a significant discovery, by a leading human genetics researcher&#x2F;population genetics university professor, shows that early indigenous African human groups&#x2F;homosapiens were not the only early humans. Further, this human group(s) is a vital ancestor of non-indigenous African&#x2F;Eurasian human groups, among other things. Aside from known Eurasian&#x2F;non-indigenous African genetic traits, the group(s)&#x27; descendants have additional visible genetic traits that distinguish the persons from indigenous African population groups. I have successfully reached out to the DNA sample providers, so the scientist&#x27;s withheld research findings are not necessary; however, the problem I&#x27;ve encountered is convincing the scientist&#x27;s peers to re-test the sample providers.<p>There&#x27;s more evidence aside from genetic data available, including observable eye and skin-related genetic traits - not presently identified as human or mammal traits.<p>I&#x27;ve encountered trepidation and bitterness from a few peers of the scientist whom I&#x27;ve reached out to because it&#x27;s a &quot;sensitive area,&quot; according to one of the scientists. For instance, a dermatologist at Weill Cornell was initially excited to accept one of the key DNA sample providers, Michael, as a patient - to document Michael&#x27;s skin traits and engage further genetic research; however, Michael&#x27;s admission was not approved by the dermatology department with no further explanation. Also, the lead scientist at the University of Washington&#x27;s Genetic Diagnostics laboratory cited cost and ethics for declining testing. A New York Times science journalist has significant interest; however, the testing geneticist&#x27;s peers have refused to answer the journalist&#x27;s primary question by re-testing a couple of the DNA sample providers.<p>There&#x27;s more to share, including as concerns Stanford ophthalmology, for instance, and questions are welcomed.