History & Genetics

“There’s no such thing as racial purity. Even modern humans have Neanderthal genes"

A 60,000 year old pinkie finger. A 45,000 year old skull. A 40,000 year old tooth.

Ancient DNA is demystifying our origins. Neanderthals, Denisovans. Migration, inter-breeding. Lost ancestors, "ghost DNA".

Harvard geneticist David Reich maps human history and origins – certitudes, surprise revelations, enduring questions. And answers how this lineage continues to shape modern humans – from disease to longevity, behaviour to intelligence.

In a riveting conversation with Shoma Chaudhury, Founder of Lucid Lines & Founder-Director, SYNAPSE.

 

 #SYNAPSE2025 #dna #humanity #tech #technology #ai

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