@MikeWingerii Genetic data also suggests this view (Eve is the mother of all living) to be accurate. Cann, Stoneking, and Wilson (1987): “Mitochondrial DNA and Human Evolution” published in Nature.
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The group's discussions show strong support and deep engagement with the 1987 study by Cann, Stoneking, and Wilson, citing it as the foundational evidence for the African origin of modern humans, with examples like references to mitochondrial DNA analysis and comments on the study's credibility, tone, and scientific significance. The tone is both reverent and analytical, emphasizing the enduring impact and methodological rigor of the research, which collectively contribute to high scores across all dimensions.
Most discussions strongly support the validity of the study, referencing it as foundational evidence for human origins in Africa and highlighting its credibility since it has not been falsified.
The discussions indicate a high level of interest, with many posts referencing specific research articles, scientific studies, and the implications of the findings.
Posts deeply engage with the methodology and implications, mentioning mitochondrial DNA analysis, the origins of modern humans, and debates about concepts like 'Mitochondrial Eve,' demonstrating active participation in scientific discourse.
The collective discussions underscore the significant influence of the research, affirming its role in shaping understanding of human evolution and potentially influencing contemporary scientific and popular narratives about human origins.
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- Mitochondrial DNA from 147 individuals across five populations was analyzed, tracing back to a single woman who lived around 200,000 years ago in Africa.
- The study used restriction mapping to examine the mitochondrial DNA, which is inherited maternally and useful for studying human evolution.
- Findings suggest that while the African population shows a single origin, all other populations have multiple origins, indicating that these regions were colonized multiple times throughout history.]
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Most liked on X and Bluesky@adrianturner01 @TRej2011 Some papers on mDNA that disprove the concept of Adam and Eve. https://t.co/L7KPj3hrZe https://t.co/b7m3XuHCWj https://t.co/bkp2ZE5c6r https://t.co/907ICpHgNs
@Netandruescavap @ChopGoddess @SeibtNaomi Sources for human origins in Africa: - Cann et al. (1987), "Mitochondrial DNA and human evolution," Nature 325:31-36, UC Berkeley. Confirms mtDNA origin in Africa ~140-200k years ago. - Mendez et al. (2013), "An African American Paternal Lineage Adds an Extremely Ancient Root
"Allan Wilson favored the term “lucky mother”, to emphasize the role of chance in the survival of mtDNA lineages over time, but I guess it just wasn’t as catchy a term as Mitochondrial Eve." -Mark Stoneking, co-author of “Mitochondrial DNA and Human Evolution”, Nature (1987), as quoted by Gizmodo
@dontjustdont21 @Clown22500580 @iamshanena The sources at the end of this article should be a good start: https://t.co/XXxuP9OtQN R. Cann’s article “Mothers, Labels, and Misogyny” also has list of sources, including Cann RL, Stoneking M, Wilson AC. Mitochondrial DNA and human evolution. Nature. 1987 Jan 1-7;325(6099):31-6
@Swiss_Q_22 @ArnoldM5116755 Gerne. Ich hab noch die Studien, auf welche ich mich beziehe: Rebecca L. Cann et al. (1987): Diese bahnbrechende Studie führte zur Identifikation der sogenannten „Mitochondrialen Eva“ und legte den Grundstein für die „Out-of-Africa“-Hypothese. https://t.co/rVizpD1bxp
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Tracing Human Evolution Through Mitochondrial DNA Analysis
This video explores how mitochondrial DNA from 147 individuals reveals a single African origin for humans, with multiple colonization events in other regions, shedding light on our evolutionary history.
Mitochondrial DNA and Human Evolution Insights
Mitochondrial DNA from 147 individuals was analyzed, tracing maternal lineage back 200,000 years in Africa. This genetic study reveals a single African origin and multiple origins for other populations, highlighting…
@Deivi80989162 @SSantiagoBarr @purgadeaseres Estos fechados recientes para el origen de H sapiens están respaldados por datos genéticos que indican una raíz africana reciente para los linajes mitocondriales humanos. Cann, R. et al (1987). Mitochondrial DNA and human evolution. Nature 325, 31–36.
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@MaraAgainToo @OlisCory @NotEvolution1 Cann, Rebecca L., Mark Stoneking, and Allan C. Wilson. “Mitochondrial DNA and Human Evolution.” Nature 325 (1987): 31–36.
@Netandruescavap @ChopGoddess @SeibtNaomi Sources for human origins in Africa: - Cann et al. (1987), "Mitochondrial DNA and human evolution," Nature 325:31-36, UC Berkeley. Confirms mtDNA origin in Africa ~140-200k years ago. - Mendez et al. (2013), "An African American Paternal Lineage Adds an Extremely Ancient Root
@aer_anu @Grapes_O_Wrath @CatoThistlewood @CitizenGO_GB Darwin proposed humans originated in Africa in the 1800s. The first peer-reviewed research paper on the subject appeared in the 1980s, and you can read it, for free, right now. https://t.co/sHcJyijbO4
@dondank69 @KoffeeKommander @darwintojesus Mitochondrial Eve. 1987 research by Rebecca Cann, Mark Stoneking, and Allan Wilson, published in Nature (titled "Mitochondrial DNA and human evolution"). https://t.co/K6xQq5qOmQ This study has NEVER been falsified, despite the horde of scientists who share your sentiments.
"Allan Wilson favored the term “lucky mother”, to emphasize the role of chance in the survival of mtDNA lineages over time, but I guess it just wasn’t as catchy a term as Mitochondrial Eve." -Mark Stoneking, co-author of “Mitochondrial DNA and Human Evolution”, Nature (1987), as quoted by Gizmodo
@Swiss_Q_22 @ArnoldM5116755 Gerne. Ich hab noch die Studien, auf welche ich mich beziehe: Rebecca L. Cann et al. (1987): Diese bahnbrechende Studie führte zur Identifikation der sogenannten „Mitochondrialen Eva“ und legte den Grundstein für die „Out-of-Africa“-Hypothese. https://t.co/rVizpD1bxp
@kanoben_ @fi_ki415 @Ms_1776 @ClownWorld_ 1. Mitochondrial DNA and Human Evolution (1987) This groundbreaking study introduced the concept of “Mitochondrial Eve,” showing all modern humans can trace maternal ancestry back to Africa. URL: https://t.co/z7Be6JKZTZ
@0magazu @MsClaritea @DOmowale Stoneking's 1987 mtDNA study showed highest genetic diversity in Africa, tracing all modern human maternal lines back there, supporting African origin of global genetic diversity. Source: Cann, R.L., Stoneking, M. and Wilson, A.C. (1987) Mitochondrial DNA and human evolution.
@Connor1337128 @dvader518 @NotEvolution1 Wrong. The first major attempt to map the global human genetic pool was the 1987 study "Mitochondrial DNA and Human Evolution".
prestigious scientific journal Nature that mitochondrial DNA proves that all of today’s humanity comes from a single woman, we would certainly not be so quick to dismiss it. The findings are not even current. That famous article, “Mitochondrial DNA and human evolution”
The findings are not even current. That famous article, “Mitochondrial DNA and human evolution” was published in 1987 and was the first study to uncover the family tree of human evolution.
@LottoLine649 @EasyAddendum @ArchTheAtheist I can see you have never worked in a lab or with academics who write reports. If you did, you'd know they're less reliable than God. Plus, they rot at dating things accurately. https://t.co/nhqQ52oLZ7
RT @ateoyagnostico: Por si las dudas: Cann, R.L., Stoneking, M., & Wilson, A.C. (1987). "Mitochondrial DNA and human evolution." Nature htt…
Por si las dudas: Cann, R.L., Stoneking, M., & Wilson, A.C. (1987). "Mitochondrial DNA and human evolution." Nature https://t.co/uAgtnv5Cew Stringer, C.B., & Andrews, P. (1988). "Genetic and fossil evidence for the origin of modern humans." Science. https://t.co/p7gpUblg68 ¿Sigo? https://t.co/9zJUvMi3wt
@Paul13thAccount @CundiffVanessa Well, it’s clear you don’t do real research. White media and Google will not openly talk about it, because they know it’s true. You have to read research papers and books. https://t.co/cCSssoYnJK Have you even heard of the genographic project? https://t.co/fLmo19Bto7
@MikeWingerii Genetic data also suggests this view (Eve is the mother of all living) to be accurate. Cann, Stoneking, and Wilson (1987): “Mitochondrial DNA and Human Evolution” published in Nature.
@NBL_DZ @AbuAtaAlAthari 1.Tishkoff et al., 2009 (Nature Genetics). 2.Cann et al., 1987 (Mitochondrial DNA and human evolution). 3.Henn et al., 2012 (Science). https://t.co/e6GK6n4Jxs and Durbin, 2011 (Nature). https://t.co/DgFqHnXt6b et al., 2010 (A draft sequence of the Neandertal genome).
@aigkenham @CommunityNotes Kens claim "Because all humans are descendants of Adam and Eve" is not factual and is misinformation. The rest of the post is a mess as well. Mitochondrial Eve and Y-Chromosome Adam:"Mitochondrial DNA and Human Evolution" by Cann, Stoneking, and Wilson, Nature
Mitochondrial DNA and human evolution https://t.co/84tjrla0Vx #archeology #Archeological #wonderful #archeologie #history
Mitochondrial DNA and human evolution https://t.co/FddXJgluKE
@heckerchonmker @PoliticalFella You can't find anything on Rebecca Cann? https://t.co/zQdM2uDeyr Strange. Took me 5 minutes. You didn't even look, did you? https://t.co/m3HrsxonE7
@MeMaraCass @TakethatCt @hessenjunge76 @deusxalmighty @ScientiaPercept @bolt_carl @SeamusOBrien42 @heptaglemious @KennethJOath @erikwithoutaC @Micahwitz142858 @penguinteamsix @Will_D_Fi @Zeldrin7485 @ForrestRichardA @REPENTHELLFIRE @MichaelBarisoh1 @RJDownard @SteveTiger999 @Paleoguy073 @SpudEternal @WC_Philosphy @SecularSmurf @paddy_omalley @Simple_Shaman @grego74545 @of_hate65489 @MartinJBern @Kitty71052501 @Call_Me_Emo1 @DavidCamham1 @ArkEncounter @BioLogosOrg I think you're talking about the Rebecca Cann study https://t.co/o8AgqFv8E0 You should check out the later and better study from 1987 https://t.co/aKOZhNoU7X
@lybrjack Precisa ler mais sobre o trabalho da Doutora Rebecca Louise Cann e que prova que viemos de uma única mãe: https://t.co/c19YdwEX8z
Cann RL, Stoneking M, Wilson AC (1987) Mitochondrial DNA and human evolution. Nature, 325: 31-36.
@Yousef_8761 @AlesayMotaz @samofthehil @THR your DNA does disprove adam. 1️⃣our DNA contains MTDNA which proves human evolution out of Africa 200,000 years ago. 2️⃣we already finished sequencing neanderthal DNA they were another hominid specie that bred with humans, & their DNA is found in humans. https://t.co/ocY4pWd2u8
Mitochondrial DNA and human evolution https://t.co/0mYkUuXc6E
Mitochondrial DNA and Human Evolution https://t.co/A1nIk7u7db Upon testing the Mitochondrial DNA of 147 participants from around the world in 1987, scientific authors Rebecca Louise Cann, Mark Stoneking and Allan Charl...
Mitochondrial DNA and Human Evolution https://t.co/LOrqdLBARK In 1987, geneticists Allan Wilson, Rebecca Louise Cann, and Mark Stoneking published the article "Mitochondrial DNA and Human Evolution", in which they showed...
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@dontjustdont21 @Clown22500580 @iamshanena The sources at the end of this article should be a good start: https://t.co/XXxuP9OtQN R. Cann’s article “Mothers, Labels, and Misogyny” also has list of sources, including Cann RL, Stoneking M, Wilson AC. Mitochondrial DNA and human evolution. Nature. 1987 Jan 1-7;325(6099):31-6
@Marquitoss_10 @al3xsk Cann RL, Stoneking M, Wilson AC (1987). «Mitochondrial DNA and human evolution». Nature Sino hay 800 videitos más fáciles en youtube, explicados con peras y manzanas. Recomiendo buscar, es un tema muy interesante. Saludos!
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Exhibit 2: "Mitochondrial DNA didn't exist" before the 1987 publication of of "Mitochondrial DNA and Human Evolution" by Cann et al. Therefore "if you were born before 1987 that can't apply to you and your ancestors". What is "shit people say on clubhouse for 200".
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@AstrozaFlavio2 @NorseMinarchy https://t.co/FSxAc4whOZ
RT @GReplier: @asaokitan ミトコンドリア・イヴは14~29万年前(https://t.co/4b49gsbgOz )、Y染色体アダムは25(95 % CIで19~31)万年前(https://t.co/bdddSoaHAV )とか29(95 % CIで2…
@asaokitan ミトコンドリア・イヴは14~29万年前(https://t.co/4b49gsbgOz )、Y染色体アダムは25(95 % CIで19~31)万年前(https://t.co/bdddSoaHAV )とか29(95 % CIで25~34)万年前(https://t.co/Fe7ph63Khb )とかで、どちらも同じくらい昔の人ということらしいです。(続)
@TouquetWes @Don_Cheeze @Joe38S @PamelaGeller DNA trace, there is no better evidence, it's used to give people the death penalty in courts, also replicated and peer reviewed: All humans are descended from one human female https://t.co/hSRtjN20N8
1 R. L. Cann, M. Stoneking, A. C. Wilson, Mitochondrial DNA and human evolution.Nature 325, 31–36 (1987). https://t.co/5oc3jrgVBM
@collum444 @Cern_lXXl @zypisfy @maozedong9876 @Perdnoot @S37769965 @CATGOD24 @davidjdennison1 @imkimaaron @Wolfpak561 @Falchion14 @rmbctious @davestewart4444 @WFatmun @Duke1CA @mjtobias1997 @TheophilusPrime @mikenedie @MoneeStorm @tklforgiven @zafarmir6 @PILiberal2 @AprilLigeia @Dylon59556561 @questions_faith @rkdoctr @ax2n38 @bikinatroll @AdamBlackstar @God2Evolution @1CubbieKat1 @AwayFromTheKeys @yourmumspants @R0samond @revraygreen @nlitendchild @PastorAlexLove @debbiepalm44 @zapher134 @tcunderdahl @redhotflashmama @usmagrad87 @Oswald1160 @SlavGeorgiev @__Helicon__ @Wrong_Verb @VFracos @Chrisinatent @alan244g @slwn43 Genetic samples are collected and studied quite regularly actually. It has helped us to, for example, trace humanity back to its African origins. They do it by looking for haplogroups in human populations. https://t.co/b7m3XuHCWj
RT @S4R41_K44R: @adrianturner01 @TRej2011 Some papers on mDNA that disprove the concept of Adam and Eve. https://t.co/L7KPj3hrZe https://t.…
RT @S4R41_K44R: @adrianturner01 @TRej2011 Some papers on mDNA that disprove the concept of Adam and Eve. https://t.co/L7KPj3hrZe https://t.…
@adrianturner01 @TRej2011 Some papers on mDNA that disprove the concept of Adam and Eve. https://t.co/L7KPj3hrZe https://t.co/b7m3XuHCWj https://t.co/bkp2ZE5c6r https://t.co/907ICpHgNs
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