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: 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.

In response to these challenges, some project leaders, like , emphasized "culturally competent" research. "The Genographic Project: Traditional Knowledge...

: The project analyzed over 100,000 DNA samples from Indigenous populations and hundreds of thousands of public participants (citizen scientists). : Indigenous leaders, such as Debra Harry of

: 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. : Indigenous leaders