Molecular Biology and Human Diversity [Paperback]

This 1996 volume discusses molecular evidence and methods behind current theories of human diversity and evolution.Considerable attention is now being paid to the use of molecular evidence in studies of human diversity and origins. Much of the early work was based on evidence from mitochondrial DNA, but this has now been supplemented by important new information from nuclear DNA. The work is now also being extended by the study of DNA from archaic populations. This volume brings together new evidence and methodology from research workers internationally. It is an important reference for researchers in human biology, molecular biology and genetics.Considerable attention is now being paid to the use of molecular evidence in studies of human diversity and origins. Much of the early work was based on evidence from mitochondrial DNA, but this has now been supplemented by important new information from nuclear DNA. The work is now also being extended by the study of DNA from archaic populations. This volume brings together new evidence and methodology from research workers internationally. It is an important reference for researchers in human biology, molecular biology and genetics.The public is now paying considerable attention to the use of molecular evidence in studies of human diversity and origins. Much of the early work in this area was based on evidence from mitochondrial DNA, but this has now been supplemented by important new information from nuclear DNA from both Y chromosomes and the autosomes. The bulk of the material available is from living populations, but this is being extended by the study of DNA from archaic populations. The underlying models used in interpreting this evidence are based on the neutral theory of molecular evolution, but also consider the possible role of selection. This volume brings together much new evidence and methodology from an international group of scientists.1. Mitochondrial DNA in ancient and modern humans E. Hagelberg; 2. DiglCI