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New details of Boricua genetics

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By Dr. Taras Oleksyk, UPR Mayaguez

A recently published study used genetic analyses to confirm the South American origin of Taínos, the inhabitants of Puerto Rico before 1493. The research team, including several local collaborators, also pinpointed the average proportion of genetic material from Taíno, African, and European ancestors in a sample of people from Puerto Rico.

Humpback whales return to Puerto Rico

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Just like many tourists, who come to Puerto Rico to escape frigid temperatures, the humpback whales have returned to Puerto Rican coasts to escape the cold, mate and give birth.

 

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The National Academies is pleased to announce a call for nominations and applications for the 2014 Jefferson Science Fellows program.  Initiated by the Secretary of State in 2003, this fellowship program engages the American academic science, technology, engineering and medical communities in the design and implementation of U.S. foreign policy. 

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