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Ancestral DNA, Human Origins, and Migrations 1st Edition

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Ancestral DNA, Human Origins, and Migrations describes the genesis of humans in Africa and the subsequent story of how our species migrated to every corner of the globe. Different phases of this journey are presented in an integrative format with information from a number of disciplines, including population genetics, evolution, anthropology, archaeology, climatology, linguistics, art, music, folklore and history. This unique approach weaves a story that has synergistic impact in the clarity and level of understanding that will appeal to those researching, studying, and interested in population genetics, evolutionary biology, human migrations, and the beginnings of our species.

  • Integrates research and information from the fields of genetics, evolution, anthropology, archaeology, climatology, linguistics, art, music, folklore and history, among others
  • Presents the content in an entertaining and synergistic style to facilitate a deep understanding of human population genetics
  • Informs on the origins and recent evolution of our species in an approachable manner
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  1. ISBN-10
    0128041242
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0128041246
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    Academic Press
  5. Publication date
    July 3, 2018
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    7.52 x 1.33 x 9.25 inches
  8. Print length
    588 pages
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Presents an integrated story of human migration from Africa to all corners of the globe

About the Author

Dr. Rene Herrera holds degrees from The City College of the City University of New York (BS), New York University (MS) and Fordham University (Ph.D). He continued his studies in molecular biology/genetic engineering as a postdoctoral associate at The Rockefeller University and New York Medical College. His areas of research include mechanisms underlying control of gene expression at the pre-mRNA splicing level, human evolution and human forensic DNA fingerprinting. He is a frequent contributor to journals in the field of human genetics. Dr. Herrera has established collaborative efforts with several leading scientists worldwide attesting to his philosophy of expanding the reaches of his research. His commitment to creating a professional foundation for future scientific generations has led him to contribute to the education of numerous students as a mentor. A total of 15 Ph.D. and 41 M.S. students obtained their degree under his supervision and hundreds of undergraduate students have benefited from his guidance in conducting research. He has been a member of numerous NIH, NSF and international research evaluation panels and grant evaluator for educational, and underrepresented student programs for decades. He teaches general courses in biology and genetics as well as advanced courses in human genetics, genetics, molecular biology, human evolution, microbiology, forensic DNA fingerprinting and anatomy/physiology. He routinely acts as consultant to the legal profession in issues involving forensic DNA fingerprinting.

Ralph Garcia-Bertrand holds degrees from the University of Nevada (BS, MS), and The University of California, Riverside (PhD). He continued his studies as a University of California, Presidents Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Genetics, at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on human population genetics and evolution. Dr. Garcia-Bertrand was a former Chair of the Department of Molecular Biology, and the Verner Reed Professor of Genetics, at Colorado College. Dr. Garcia- Bertrand has won several teaching awards and has been the Director of undergraduate education programs funded by IBM, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and the Freeman Foundation. He was a subcommittee member for various NIH research, educational, and underrepresented student programs for over 22 years. He is a lifetime member of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science, and the National Association of Biology Teachers. He teaches general and advanced genetics, human evolution, and a course on the ethics of genetics

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Academic Press; 1st edition (July 3, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 588 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0128041242
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0128041246
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.59 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.52 x 1.33 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you for writing this book.
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
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The book increased my knowledge in areas I did not know existed. From the various and potential sources of DNA mutation, to (new to me) hominin fossil evidence and tracking human migrations, the conclusion of the complexity of human origins suggests there will be the need for another book as additional evidence comes to light.
The inclusion in the book of methods used to date and to classify human fossils and other evidence was an appreciated contribution, as many authors fall short in important aspects of analysis.
I find one small distraction in the overall book: the need for an editor to correct verb tense, typos, and omissions.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Great information, terrible writing
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2018
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With the advent of archeogenetics, we have a whole new way of viewing ancient human migrations. This book is an important summary of the recent advances in that field. However, the writing is horrible. Here is just one example of a terrible run-on sentence:

"Some scholars even contest that this overall disinterest in Asian anthropology coupled with limited accessibility over the years since the original discoveries of Java Man and Peking Man in the later portion of the 19th century and early part of the 20th century, respectively, have contributed to the greater number of discovered fossils and sites in Africa, shifting the interest and scientific opinion to the notion that the genus _Homo_ is of African origins and that Asia played little or no role."

I will admit that I am not an expert in the field of anthropology. However, I am a trained biologist, and I normally do not have trouble interpreting professional literature. The obscure organization and convoluted language of this book make it very hard to penetrate.

Even doctors of philosophy need an editor!
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