Genetic Diversity

Human Diversity

How Humans Got So Diverse

Discover how humans became diverse in skin color and stature over hundreds of thousands of years. From our origins in Africa to global migrations, learn about the factors influencing our physical diversity and the timeline of these evolutionary changes.

How Lactose Tolerance Shaped Human History

Discover the fascinating evolution of lactose tolerance in European populations. Learn how the ability to digest milk beyond infancy became a crucial survival advantage, reshaping human genetics in just a few thousand years, and explore its implications for modern nutrition, health, and cultural practices.

Why Humans Are More Alike Than We Appear

Delve into the surprising truth about human genetic diversity. Despite our apparent differences, we're one of the least genetically diverse primates. Discover why this matters, how it affects our species, and what it means for our future in this comprehensive exploration of human genetics.