Episode 914
The recent evolution of human beings
Human DNA from the near and distant past shows how nature is still influencing our genes
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
December 16, 20214m 12s
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Show Notes
Us humans are thought to have appeared on Earth around 300,000 years ago. But how much have we changed since then? New research from Shanghai Jiao Tong University has found many of our most complex traits have continued to be tweaked, even in the past two to three thousand years. Julia Ravey spoke to Guan Ning Lin about our ancestors and how alike we really are. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
evolutionneolithicDNAancient DNAcomplex disease