Cool article uses computer simulations to estimate that the most common recent genealogical ancestor of all living humans lived ~1415 BC. At ~5353 BC, the family trees of all living humans completely merge. https://t.co/GEgUcuBy1w https://t.co/aBatGIcYUe
Modelling the recent common ancestry of all living humans.
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The discussions showcase a general agreement on the significance of the study, with examples like references to Rohde, Olson, & Chang’s 2004 paper and mentions of common ancestors, reflecting shared scientific understanding and curiosity. The tone varies from curiosity to skepticism, with some emphasizing the deep scientific implications, while others question the societal impact, illustrating both engagement and moderate impact.
Most discussions acknowledge the validity and importance of the article, citing studies and recognizing the shared ancestry concept.
Many posts express high curiosity and fascination, referencing detailed research and implications for understanding human history.
Comments delve into scientific references and debates, showing moderate depth and participation, though some dismiss or downplay the findings.
While some emphasize the relevance to broader understandings of human interconnectedness, the overall perceived impact remains moderate, given the scientific and academic tone.
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- The text explains that the most recent common ancestor (MRCA) of all living humans likely lived only a few thousand years ago, based on models that factor in population structures like social and geographic isolation.
- It contrasts simple random mating models, which ignore population substructure, with more complex models that incorporate historical population dynamics through mathematical and computational methods, and still find recent common ancestors.
- Ultimately, these findings suggest that all humans today share a recent ancestor, and beyond that timeframe, everyone has the same set of genealogical ancestors, highlighting our close genetic connections.]
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Most liked on X and Bluesky@AdamRutherford @dwmal1 @mathiesoniain Not sure we did cite that particular paper (it's https://t.co/IqoO4lpH9Q), although we did discuss the ancestry concepts involved :)
この論文で議論されてる。「現生人類が共有する“最近の共通祖先”をモデル化する」 Rohde, D. L. T., Olson, S., & Chang, J. T. (2004). "Modelling the recent common ancestry of all living humans." Nature, 431(7008), 562–566. https://t.co/t9B6yoYiU7
Modelling the recent common ancestry of all living humans | Nature https://t.co/NAj2qbEcHg
@Leila__craft On est TOUS des descendants des égyptiens antiques. Même le plus franchouillard des franchouillards a tout un tas d'ancêtres d'Egypte antique. https://t.co/NzoacXTUuA
... and who laboured to build the Great Pyramid of Khufu.” From: Modelling the recent common ancestry of all living humans Douglas L. T. Rohde, Steve Olson & Joseph T. Chang https://t.co/w15oeqG2kM
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@dondank69 @carneassada1234 @AgainstAtheismX Please do some studying before calling me a liar. https://t.co/epfUQ2PiyF
RT @MiddleHub365: この論文で議論されてる。「現生人類が共有する“最近の共通祖先”をモデル化する」 Rohde, D. L. T., Olson, S., & Chang, J. T. (2004). "Modelling the recent common a…
RT @MiddleHub365: この論文で議論されてる。「現生人類が共有する“最近の共通祖先”をモデル化する」 Rohde, D. L. T., Olson, S., & Chang, J. T. (2004). "Modelling the recent common a…
@dondank69 @darwintojesus Easy: Joseph T. Chang, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (1999): ‘Recent common ancestors of all present-day individuals.’ Rohde, Olson & Chang, Nature (2004): ‘Modelling the recent common ancestry of all living humans.’
@wheychocolat @PaduLeGoat Le fait que la population française soit suffisamment nombreuse pour bz qu'entre eux n'empêche que mathématiquement y'a de très fortes chances que t'es un ancêtre en commun avec un arabe. https://t.co/OlmmkJWRHk Et je vois pas en quoi ça montre que y'a un système de propagande ?
@THEVERSES2 @Yaz41837988 @AdinHaykin1 https://t.co/cFSGdxBZl6 In fact, for most human populations, virtually all human ancestors are shared in common before 6-10kya we just inherit population unique genes in various proportions because typically after admixture you back cross into a dominant population. .
The Ancestor Paradox https://youtube.com/watch?v=5eMAmRER0y8
@Righdearna This is well-known for some time now. See: Rohde, D. L., Olson, S., & Chang, J. T. (2004). Modelling the recent common ancestry of all living humans. Nature, 431(7008), 562-566. https://t.co/eBkXIgzT2W
この論文で議論されてる。「現生人類が共有する“最近の共通祖先”をモデル化する」 Rohde, D. L. T., Olson, S., & Chang, J. T. (2004). "Modelling the recent common ancestry of all living humans." Nature, 431(7008), 562–566. https://t.co/t9B6yoYiU7
@mish_aderr 12. Most ancestors before 4kya are also shared due to introgression from admixture events. A great paper on this can be found here: https://t.co/sh5PrW5h36
@C_A_G0101 On est tous consanguins en remontant suffisamment loin. Et la date donnée dans l’article , mutation il y a 10000 ans, est plus ancienne que certaines estimations de l’ancêtre commun le plus récent de tous les humains. https://t.co/Voz9Y3OORc
@didier_snus @AkidAlWalid @restitutorII Alors en fait il y en a: https://t.co/WaqphSwJnm
@Gog_et_Magog @PadutouFarew3ll @mcefi2 @UncleJam1995 @AgeMoyen @NofearGuillaume Rohde, D. L., Olson, S., & Chang, J. T. (2004). Modelling the recent common ancestry of all living humans. Nature, 431(7008), 562-566.
@EMaxwell56 @GribolthX @JacksonWheat1 Key paper discussing concept of most recent common ancestors and the genetic isopoint for all humans is by Rohde, Olson, and Chang. Their 2004 study, titled "Modelling the recent common ancestry of all living humans," was published in the journal Nature. https://t.co/1COFhXFbuX
@AdubColtsfan @robbswallace @JenResistedAGN Modelling the recent common ancestry of all living humans https://t.co/xXwKTED54t
@EMaxwell56 @LolaGoog32641 @NotEvolution1 https://t.co/7hAAEh9v1o
@EMaxwell56 @LolaGoog32641 @NotEvolution1 Sorry to burst your bubble, but no... https://t.co/7hAAEh9v1o https://t.co/WudhwXs04h
@MarcusArgivus Juntos hace unos ví un artículo del 2004 que calcularon el ancestral común más reciente, según los cálculos matemáticos tendría solo entre 7 y 6 mil años. https://t.co/ue17P79p3r
RT @Russwarne: Cool article uses computer simulations to estimate that the most common recent genealogical ancestor of all living humans li…
Cool article uses computer simulations to estimate that the most common recent genealogical ancestor of all living humans lived ~1415 BC. At ~5353 BC, the family trees of all living humans completely merge. https://t.co/GEgUcuBy1w https://t.co/aBatGIcYUe
Modelling the recent common ancestry of all living humans | Nature https://t.co/NAj2qbEcHg
@Leila__craft On est TOUS des descendants des égyptiens antiques. Même le plus franchouillard des franchouillards a tout un tas d'ancêtres d'Egypte antique. https://t.co/NzoacXTUuA
Modelling the recent common ancestry of all living humans, Nature 431(7008):562-6 2004
@AdamRutherford @dwmal1 @mathiesoniain Not sure we did cite that particular paper (it's https://t.co/IqoO4lpH9Q), although we did discuss the ancestry concepts involved :)
@ardeninthehouse @Nee02R @toktalks @Blackho58838968 @Quiz41 @DrUmarJohnson If you took the time to actually read it, you would find sources referenced in there. But as you are clearly a bit dim, try this. https://t.co/LMKjBwQZFr
@Polydamas @ZeliszewskiD @situfabu @emma_ducros C'est argument n'est pas recevable. Les ancêtres de cette époque sont les ancêtres de tous les Européens de l'ouest Vous êtes portugais en fait ? Ou hollandais ? Cf https://t.co/ntV494Fd52
@michael_nielsen Not sure but this might help: https://t.co/AWc8XTFIWy https://t.co/nIb7vvowNp
RT @mrlesliechoi: I stumbled across a paper about modelling the recent common ancestry of all living humans but it ends with a very beautif…
I stumbled across a paper about modelling the recent common ancestry of all living humans but it ends with a very beautiful message that we should all remember: https://t.co/BodSodBJ3q https://t.co/gaoBFM8xZp
'No matter the languages we speak or the colour of our skin, we share ancestors who planted rice on the banks of the Yangtze, ...who hunted giant sloths in the forests of North and South America, and who laboured to build the Great Pyramid of Khufu.' doi:10.1038/nature02842
... and who laboured to build the Great Pyramid of Khufu.” From: Modelling the recent common ancestry of all living humans Douglas L. T. Rohde, Steve Olson & Joseph T. Chang https://t.co/w15oeqG2kM
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