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Deep Ancestry: Inside the Genographic Project
- Hosted by:
- Musuem of Science
- Speaker:
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Dr. Spencer Wells, National Geographic and IBM's Genographic Project
- Starts:
- September 28, 2007 at 07:00 pm
- Ends:
- September 28, 2007 at 08:00 pm
- Location:
- Museum of Science , , Science Park , Boston , MA.
- Maps:
Description
Where do we really come from and how did we populate the planet? DNA studies suggest that all humans today descend from a group of African ancestors who — about 60,000 years ago — began a remarkable journey. Dr. Wells spends much of his time traveling the globe collaborating with indigenous and traditional peoples in order to unravel the secrets of our collective human story. By using DNA as a study tool, Dr. Wells and his team are filling in the gaps of humankind’s journey, and will conduct the largest anthropological survey of human genetic diversity ever undertaken.
Join us to find out about our collective deep ancestry and how you can trace your own individual genetic journey.
- Registration required:
- Yes
- Free:
- No
Additional information
Tickets are $25/non-members and $23/members(includes dessert reception). Advance tickets strongly recommended. Please call Science Museum to get tickets.
For more information
- Contact person:
- Museum of Science
- Phone:
- 617-723-2500