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Unverified Claim of 'Non‑Human' DNA in Humans Draws Scientific Scrutiny

Scientists urge caution, citing a non–peer‑reviewed online report that relies on public and consumer datasets vulnerable to technical artefacts.

Overview

  • The DNA Resonance Research Foundation, led by Dr. Max Rempel, posted an analysis asserting preliminary evidence of genetic sequences in humans that do not match either parent.
  • The review of 581 complete families from the 1,000 Genomes Project reported 348 non‑parental variants and larger unexplained sequences in 11 families, including cases preceding 1990.
  • Multiple geneticists say the reported anomalies can be explained by read errors, contamination, or undocumented human variation rather than non‑human origins.
  • The foundation also examined 23andMe data from self‑identified abductees but acknowledges consumer genotyping lacks the resolution needed for claims of novel insertions.
  • DNA Resonance says it will seek volunteers and apply higher‑resolution sequencing in a planned second phase to pursue independent verification.