National heritage study

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While the University of Puerto Rico and Universidad Central del Este are focusing on the genetic composition of Dominican residents in the East, the Museum of Dominican Man is also studying the identity heritage in a separate study. Juan Rodriguez Acosta, director of the Museum of Dominican Man (MHD) said that the study, "Genetic Structure of Pre-Columbian Populations in the DR and Incidence in the Present Dominican Population with the Application of Genomic Techniques" is carried out by archaeologist-anthropologist Marcio Veloz Maggiolo and a team of experts from the Museum of Dominican Man and the Institute of Innovation in Biotecnology and Industry (IIBI). The research looks into identity and cultural roots of Dominicans, how genetics of indigenous inhabitants may have survived, and the hereditary impact of centuries old populations on the population today. Rodriguez says they are studying archaeological finds of remains in a Moca. The human remains were sent to Indiana University. The tests could determine the genetic composition of migrants that settled in the area in the 17th and 18th century. The MHD study will span three years with tests carried out nationwide.

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