The emergence of modern humans.

doi:10.1038/scientificamerican1290-98

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The emergence of modern humans.

Scientific American - 1 Dec 1990

Stringer C B

Abstract excerpt

The theory that all humans are descended from a recent African ancestor was promoted by geneticists who study living populations. The fossil record provides independent support for this model.

Topics

Africa, Eastern
Animals
Biological Evolution
DNA
DNA, Mitochondrial
Fossils
Genetic Variation
Genetics
History, Ancient
Hominidae
Humans
Paleontology

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