Sarah Tishkoff

Associate Professor of Genetics and Biology, University of Pennsylvania

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Associate Professor in Genetics and Biology at University of Pennsylvania

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Genetic study shows that the human species originated in Africa and spread to the rest of the world.

Scientists Unveil Study of African Genes

Genetic study shows that the human species originated in Africa and spread to the rest of the world.

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