Investigating the Genetic History of the Central and Southern Plains

The study of genomes from ancient individuals has transformed archaeological studies in the Americas. This research, jointly developed by representatives of a descendent tribe and investigators, advances knowledge through characterization of genomes and stable isotopes from ancient individuals. Findings provide critically important insights into the initial peopling of the Americas, the population history of central US regions prior to and shortly after European contact, and the way burial treatment may have reflected biological kinship.