For the study, researchers sequenced the DNA of 13 present-day members of the tribe. They compared that genetic material to ...

A New Mexico pueblo is using DNA testing to prove its ties to Chaco Canyon in an effort to better protect the cultural site.

New genetic research confirms what the oral traditions of the Picuris Pueblo people of New Mexico have long described — that ...

The Picuris Pueblo tribal nation initiated a genetic study that confirms their connection to Chaco Canyon -- a potential ...

The findings show close links between the genomes of 13 current members of Picuris and ancient DNA recovered from 16 Picuris ...

DNA from ancient and present-day members of Picuris Pueblo confirm oral histories linking the tribe to the famed Chaco Canyon ...

Researchers examined data on ancient DNA previously obtained from human remains at Pueblo Bonito, along with DNA newly ...

New Mexico Indigenous tribe leads DNA study linking ancestry to Chaco Canyon, bolstering voice in land protection efforts.

After two years of discussions, the collaboration settled on a plan of research, and the ancient DNA specialists were given access to both ancient skeletons at Picuris Pueblo, as well as samples from ...

Whether proving a relationship will give Picuris the seat at the table it deserves, this scientific collaboration has ...

For the first time, a tribe in the U.S. has led research using DNA to show their ancestral connection to Chaco Canyon, one of the ancient centers of Pueblo culture and society. The members of ...