Ancient kids’ DNA reveals new insights into how Africa was populated
Four youngsters from the west-central region aren’t closely related to modern Bantu speakers
![Baka people](https://i0.wp.com/www.sciencenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/012120_bb_cameroon_feat.jpg?fit=1028%2C579&ssl=1)
Ancient DNA from four African children shows a close genetic connection to present-day hunter-gatherers from Cameroon, such as these Baka people, and a nearby foraging group in the Central African Republic.
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