So many genes, so close to home
Is it possible to trace your DNA back through time, up to a millennium ago, to find a single home from which your ancestors came?...
Matthew Thomas is a Volunteer Writer at BioNews, having originally joined the publication under the auspices of its writing scheme. He is currently studying for a PhD in Evolutionary Anthropology under the supervision of Professor Ruth Mace at University College London (UCL), where his research uses computer simulations and experimental games to explore how, when, and why people cooperate. He previously studied Computer Science at the University of Southampton, and went on to obtain an MSc in Human Evolution and Behaviour from UCL. He has also worked in the charitable sector. He tweets as @matthewgthomas
Is it possible to trace your DNA back through time, up to a millennium ago, to find a single home from which your ancestors came?...
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