Genetic Study Finds Native Hawaiians Are Most Closely Related to Rapa Nui, Not Nearer Islands
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Oceania · Oct 08, 2026
Primary source: Civil Beat
A Science cover study led by UC San Diego's Keolu Fox used nested founder-effect analysis to show Native Hawaiians are genetically closest to Rapa Nui islanders, implying shared voyaging crews settled both remote islands.
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