Southern Africa birthed Homo sapiens, new DNA suggests

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New DNA analysis suggests Homo sapiens originated in southern Africa, challenging previous theories of East African evolution. The study of ancient genomes from southern Africa indicates a population lived in partial isolation for hundreds of thousands of years, developing unique genetic adaptations. Researchers identified 79 DNA variants exclusive to Homo sapiens, potentially linked to traits like sweating, cognitive evolution, and attention.


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