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Shaking the tree: will statistical analysis of DNA pinpoint human origins?

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Research tracing the origin of modern Homo sapiens to Africa has many critics. The research, conducted by a group led by geneticist Allen C. Wilson, used the DNA of living people to develop a tree of human populations. Criticisms of the research are discussed.

Usage, Evolution (Biology), Origin of species, Human population genetics, Wilson, Allen C.

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Eloquent remains

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Technological advances in molecular research have provided archeologists with a tool that allows examination of human mitochondrial DNA and antibodies. The research has yielded information about the origin and evolution of man.

Archaeology, Mitochondrial DNA, Molecular structure

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New whoof in whorf: an old language theory regains its authority

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The Whorf Hypothesis contends that the basis for language development is an individual culture. Other linguists theorize that common elements among many languages contribute to language development.

Evaluation, Language acquisition, Linguistic research, Sapir-Whorf hypothesis

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