Scientist have come up with a theory of evolution
that may possibly link all human beings together genetically. The theory
suggests that there may have once existed a maternal ancestor whose genetic DNA
is shared by all human beings. This maternal ancestor has come to be called our
Mitochondrial Eve. Human beings, none to be excluded, receive their
mitochondrial DNA only from their mothers. Genetically, nearly 100% (99.9%) of
all mankind’s mitochondrial DNA is identical. For scientists, this is a
critical characteristic that can be used to backtrack in time and locate where
our Mitochondrial Eve may have resided. In this way, Mitochondrial DNA
allows us to date back 65 million years of history. As seen in the
geographic diagram below, it is suggested that our Mitochondrial Eve may have
been from the Northeastern Region of Africa.
Cuban Female:
Chinese Male:
Irish Female:
Indian Male:
African Woman:
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