Ancient DNA Reveals Legacy of African Americans from Catoctin Furnace, Maryland

A novel genomic approach combining ancient DNA with data from the 23andMe genetic database provided insights into the free and enslaved individuals who lived, worked and died at the Catoctin Iron Furnace.

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