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In "A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived," Adam Rutherford shows how modern genomics turns our DNA into a living archive of human history. Drawing on the latest genetic discoveries, he traces the story of human ancestry from the emergence of modern humans 100,000 years ago to contemporary populations. The book examines how genetic evidence revises our views on Neanderthals, the movement of peoples to the Americas, and the genetic basis of traits such as hair color. Rutherford also discusses the broader implications for evolution, natural selection, and the future of humanity.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Science/Biology
Authors: Adam Rutherford
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