The University of Utah’s own Henry Harpending and Gregory Cochran have co-authored a new book about the ways that the human genome has evolved during the past 10,000 years – the blink of an eye in terms of the life of our species. From detailing the development of lactose tolerance and malaria resistance, to the startling suggestion that we may have improved our capacity for intelligence by interbreeding with Neanderthals, this book is a compelling and well-written exploration of this fascinating subject.
The 10,000 Year Explosion is available in local bookstores and via Amazon.com
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