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Genetics Unzipped: Would you Adam and Eve it? In search of our earliest genetic ancestors

Posted by , on 26 January 2023

Stained glass image of Adam and Eve with a chromosome covering Adam's "fig leaf" and a mitochondria covering Eve's.

“This description of the creation of the first humans – Adam and Eve – from the biblical book of Genesis is a cool story. But in my opinion, the scientific truth about the origins of humans is way cooler – and an awful lot messier”

Dr Kat Arney

In the latest episode of the Genetics Unzipped podcast, we’re going back to the very genesis of our species in search of the genetic Adam and Eve. Who were they? When and where did they live? Were there really just two of them? And how should we really be referring to these ancient ancestors anyway?

Genetics Unzipped is the podcast from The Genetics Society. Full transcript, links and references available online at GeneticsUnzipped.com.

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