“The picture that emerges from ancient DNA is that there are almost no pure populations anywhere in the world; nearly all groups are mixtures of two or more ancient populations.”
— David Reich
Why It's Lindy
Reich and his lab at Harvard have produced more ancient DNA data than all other labs combined. This book represents a genuine revolution in our understanding of human prehistory — the genetic evidence is rewriting the history books in real time.
About This Volume
A landmark account of the ancient DNA revolution, revealing how the analysis of prehistoric human genomes has overturned our understanding of human migration, mixture, and prehistory.
Frequently Asked
Why should I read Who We Are and How We Got Here?
Reich and his lab at Harvard have produced more ancient DNA data than all other labs combined. This book represents a genuine revolution in our understanding of human prehistory — the genetic evidence is rewriting the history books in real time.
What is Who We Are and How We Got Here about?
A landmark account of the ancient DNA revolution, revealing how the analysis of prehistoric human genomes has overturned our understanding of human migration, mixture, and prehistory.
