Ancient Etruscans unlikely ancestors of modern Tuscans, statistical testing reveals

For the first time, Stanford researchers have used novel statistical computer modeling to simulate demographic processes affecting the population of Tuscany over a 2,500-year time span. Rigorous tests used by the researchers have ruled out a genetic link between ancient Etruscans, the early inhabitants of central Italy, and the region's modern day residents.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news67101858.html">Ancient Etruscans unlikely ancestors of modern Tuscans, statistical testing reveals</a></p> <p>For the first time, Stanford researchers have used novel statistical computer modeling to simulate demographic processes affecting the population of Tuscany over a 2,500-year time span. Rigorous tests used by the researchers have ruled out a genetic link between ancient Etruscans, the early inhabitants of central Italy, and the region's modern day residents.</p>