The theory is gone. I don't know how these jokeroos can survive this. If R1b itself is holocene and represents a massive intrusion from Zagros, then how can they propose R1a1 into India from Europe during the same timeframe; and that too with India posing a much greater challenge and obstacle (compared to the ME). And the direct evidence has yet to be considered. It is another uber fantasy.
The smarter ones are keeping quiet - but it will be to no avail. The theory cannot be resurrected now. Further resolution will be local only; the transcontinental clades have already been elucidated.
The smarter ones are keeping quiet - but it will be to no avail. The theory cannot be resurrected now. Further resolution will be local only; the transcontinental clades have already been elucidated.