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New Southeast Asia Genomic Atlas Enhances Genealogy and Heir Tracing

  • Writer: Lim
    Lim
  • Sep 26
  • 1 min read

Updated: Oct 11

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Why the SEA3K Genomic Dataset Matters for Genealogists


In June 2025, scientists introduced the SEA3K genomic dataset, a groundbreaking Southeast Asian genomic atlas published in Nature. Until now, fewer than 200 indigenous genomes from mainland Southeast Asia have been represented in international databases. This new dataset includes over 3,000 sequenced genomes from six countries, covering five language families and 30 ethnic groups. This initiative provides unprecedented insight into the region’s ancestral diversity.


Implications for Heir Search and Probate Genealogy


For probate genealogists and legal professionals, this research brings valuable scientific reinforcement. Understanding genetic diversity and lineage structures helps improve the accuracy of genealogical verification, particularly when civil records are incomplete or fragmented. DNA-informed methods can complement on-site research by confirming family ties, supporting regional ancestry analysis, and ensuring the legitimacy of heir identification.


What It Means for Banian Genealogy and Legal Partners


For notaries, lawyers, and genealogists in Canada, the U.S., and Europe, Banian Genealogy’s fieldwork expertise across Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand now benefits from a stronger scientific foundation. By combining archival research, interviews, and civil documentation with an enriched genetic backdrop, Banian Genealogy ensures reliable, cross-border succession services.


📌 Contact Information – Banian Genealogy

📍 Address: Srogea Road, Siem Reap, Cambodia

📞 Phone: +855 17 756 398



📌 Contact Information – Coutot-Roehrig (Exclusive Partner)

Official Name: Coutot-Roehrig – Probate Genealogist



Banian Genealogy is the exclusive partner of Coutot-Roehrig in Southeast Asia, combining over 130 years of international probate genealogy expertise with local, on-the-ground research.



Source: scmp


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