
Provocatively, Reich's book suggests that there might very well be biological differences among human populations but that these differences are unlikely to conform to common stereotypes.ĭrawing upon revolutionary findings and unparalleled scientific studies, Who We Are and How We Got Here is a captivating glimpse into humankind - where we came from and what that says about our lives today. Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the new science of the human past (Paperback) David Reich (author) Sign in to write a review.

Authors: Gerhard Meisenberg Ross University, School of Veterinary Medicine. If you used Facebook in the United States between May 2007 and December 2022, you can apply to claim your share of a 725 million settlement that Facebook’s parent company agreed. Ancient DNA and the Science of the Human Past. Reich delves into how the genomic revolution is transforming our understanding of modern humans and how DNA studies reveal deep inequalities among different populations, between the sexes, and among individuals. Book Review: David Reich, Who We Are and how We Got here. Who We Are and How We Got Here is a 2018 book on the contribution of genome-wide ancient DNA research to human population genetics by the geneticist David. In Who We Are and How We Got Here, Reich allows listeners to discover how the human genome provides not only all the information a human embryo needs to develop but also the hidden story of our species. Who We Are and How We Got Here by David Reich review new findings from ancient DNA Using advances in DNA sequencing, the geneticist shows the effects of migrations and the mongrel nature. Geneticists like David Reich have made astounding advances in the field of genomics, which is proving to be as important as archaeology, linguistics, and written records as a means to understand our ancestry.


A groundbreaking book about how ancient DNA has profoundly changed our understanding of human history
