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Book Synopsis: Around 200,000 years ago, a man--identical to us in all important respects--lived in Africa. Every person alive today is descended from him. How did this real-life Adam wind up father of us all? What happened to the descendants of other men who lived at the same time? And why, if modern humans share a single prehistoric ancestor, do we come in so many sizes, shapes, and races?
Showing how the secrets about our ancestors are hidden in our genetic code, Spencer Wells reveals how developments in the cutting-edge science of population genetics have made it possible to create a family tree for the whole of humanity. We now know not only where our ancestors lived but who they fought, loved, and influenced. Informed by this new science, The Journey of Man is replete with astonishing information. Wells tells us that we can trace our origins back to a single Adam and Eve, but that Eve came first by some 80,000 years. We hear how the male Y-chromosome has been used to trace the spread of humanity from Africa into Eurasia, why differing racial types emerged when mountain ranges split population groups, and that the San Bushmen of the Kalahari have some of the oldest genetic markers in the world. We learn, finally with absolute certainty, that Neanderthals are not our ancestors and that the entire genetic diversity of Native Americans can be accounted for by just ten individuals. It is an enthralling, epic tour through the history and development of early humankind--as well as an accessible look at the analysis of human genetics that is giving us definitive answers to questions we have asked for centuries, questions now more compelling than ever.
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Discover the fascinating story of our human ancestry with The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey. This thought-provoking book takes you on an incredible journey back in time, revealing the secrets hidden within our genetic code. Written by renowned geneticist Spencer Wells, this book showcases the breakthroughs in population genetics that have allowed us to trace our origins and understand our shared heritage. From the evolution of our earliest ancestors to the spread of humanity across the globe, this book is filled with astonishing information that will captivate your imagination.
Uncover the truth about our common prehistoric ancestor, a man who lived in Africa around 200,000 years ago. Every person alive today is directly descended from him, making this a truly remarkable story. But what happened to the other men who lived alongside him? And why do we come in so many different sizes, shapes, and races? The answers lie within our genetic makeup, and this book reveals the fascinating science behind it all.
Using cutting-edge research, Wells explores the migration of early humans from Africa into Eurasia, tracing their footsteps through the male Y-chromosome. Learn how differing racial types emerged as population groups were separated by mountain ranges. Discover the ancient genetic markers of the San Bushmen of the Kalahari, one of the oldest in the world. And put to rest the misconception that Neanderthals are our ancestors – definitive evidence now proves otherwise.
With absolute certainty, this groundbreaking book confirms that the entire genetic diversity of Native Americans can be traced back to just ten individuals. But the journey doesn't end there. The Journey of Man also delves into the analysis of human genetics that is providing us with answers to questions we have pondered for centuries. It is an enthralling, epic tour through the history of humankind, bringing us closer than ever to understanding our shared past.
Embark on a captivating journey through time with The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey. Uncover the origins of humanity, explore the wonders of population genetics, and gain a deeper understanding of our shared heritage. Click here to start your genetic odyssey today!
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