Are we all related?
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Basic math tells us that all humans share ancestors, but it’s amazing how recently those shared ancestors lived. Thanks to genetic data in the 21st century, scientists are discovering that we really are all descended from one mother. It’s Okay To Be Smart explores our common human ancestry.
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We rely on our DNA to answer questions about our ancestry, but how accurate are these DNA tests? Explore what DNA tests can and can’t tell us about our ancestry.
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