Rene J. Herrera Ph. D., Ralph Garcia-Bertrand Ph. D.

Ancestral DNA, Human Origins, and Migrations (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
• Seitenzahl: 588
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Juni 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780128041284
• Artikelnr.: 54787901

Autorenporträt

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 post-doctoral 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 is an author of over 200 full length articles.

Inhaltsangabe

1. The Nature of Evolution2. Early Hominins3. Origin of Modern Humans4. The
Exodus Out of Africa5. The Settlement of the Near East6. Neanderthals,
Denisovans, and Hobbits7. Dispersals Into India8. The Occupation of
Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and Australia9. The Austronesian
Expansion10. From Africa to the Americas11. The Bantu Expansion12. Modern
Humans in Europe13. The Agricultural Revolutions14. The Silk Roads