The Enduring Genetic Continuity of the Iranian Population Over Five Millennia

A Groundbreaking Genetic Study
In a comprehensive study published in PLOS Genetics, Iranian and German researchers analyzed the genomes of over 1,000 individuals from 11 distinct Iranian ethnic groups. Their goal was to understand the genetic structure of Iran’s current population and its historical development. Using whole-genome sequencing, comparative analysis with global and regional datasets, and ancient DNA samples, the researchers uncovered a consistent pattern of genetic continuity that stretches back thousands of years.