February
25
/ 2024
Embedded within each individual lies the potential to unlock the profound saga of their ancient lineage. Mitochondria, inherited solely from the maternal line, and the Y chromosome, passed down exclusively from fathers, serve as timeless conduits connecting us to ancestors who walked the Earth hundreds of millennia ago. Remarkably, these genetic markers trace back to just two individuals who lived approximately 200,000 to 300,000 years ago, long before recorded history. One Hundred Thousand Adams and Eves? Genetic ‘Adam and Eve’: All Humans are Descendants of One Man and Woman Who Lived Over 100,000 Years Ago Mitochondrial DNA, transmitted from mother to offspring, and the Y chromosome, inherited by males from their fathers, provide invaluable insights into our ancestral past. Through
