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: In some cases, such as in Puerto Rico, genetic results offered tangible evidence supporting communities seeking official recognition by confirming the survival of Taíno lineages.

: Concerns were often linked to past "genetic misadventures," such as the unauthorized use of Havasupai DNA by researchers, leading to increased mistrust. Moving Toward Co-Participation "The Genographic Project: Traditional Knowledge...

: The project was criticized for a lack of clear legal rules regarding the protection of Indigenous knowledge and heritage. : In some cases, such as in Puerto

The intersection of genetic data and Indigenous oral histories created deep ethical and legal concerns. Critics argued that the project prioritized Western scientific narratives over centuries-old Traditional Knowledge . The intersection of genetic data and Indigenous oral

: Indigenous leaders, such as Debra Harry of the Indigenous Peoples Council on Biocolonialism, noted that genetic findings could contradict traditional beliefs , potentially threatening political sovereignty and cultural identity.

: By studying mitochondrial DNA (maternal) and Y-chromosome markers (paternal), researchers reconstructed ancient migratory paths and regional variations.