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By sequencing the genomes of 2,636 Icelanders — the largest set ever obtained from a single population — researchers were able to identify that genetic mutations play a role in everything from Alzheimer’s disease to liver disease. The Icelandic data also suggest that humanity’s most recent common male ancestor, the "father" of us all, would have lived between 174,000 and 321,000 years ago.
originally posted by: BlueJacket
I just stumbled across this and thought I would share. The Human genome studies coming out as of late are fascinating and this is no exception. Here's a snippet:
By sequencing the genomes of 2,636 Icelanders — the largest set ever obtained from a single population — researchers were able to identify that genetic mutations play a role in everything from Alzheimer’s disease to liver disease. The Icelandic data also suggest that humanity’s most recent common male ancestor, the "father" of us all, would have lived between 174,000 and 321,000 years ago.
Not understanding how this whole DNA sequencing really works, I cannot say I understand how the Icelandic population is representative of all of our ancestors, but I guess "the most recent common ancestor" applies to "everyone"
Article:www.theverge.com...
originally posted by: rickymouse
Now, the people of Northern Europe are not the same as the people from Africa. The genetics is way different because of the cold weather package which makes their dietary needs different. These changes in gene expression are important, trying to figure a common ancestor for all people by using just Icelandic people can not be used to find the earliest relative of all people. Now, would this similarity be related to the common other hominid that we are blended with or modern humans?
originally posted by: BlueJacket
a reply to: yuppa
I have a question regarding RH factor and the species question. Does anyone have an explanation as to the fact that Negative RH doesnt have Rhesus monkey DNA and positive RH factor does? It seems theres a pretty big unanswered question there. Not refuting what you said, but your statement reminded me of that question that popped into my head during the initial Ebola scare.
originally posted by: andy06shake
a reply to: BlueJacket
There have been humanoid fossils found that are far older than 239,000 years.
www.dailymail.co.uk...
en.wikipedia.org...
Nice info though. I love reading about the discoveries involving our origins. I've been telling everyone that we're literally all cousins, and stuff like this just reinforces that belief.