Cesar Fortes-Lima

Cesar Fortes-Lima, a human geneticist at Johns Hopkins University, dives into the intriguing genetic history of the Fulani people. He highlights the diversity within Fulani subpopulations, revealing their ties to North African ancestry. The conversation explores how lactase persistence evolved among the Fulani, reflecting their unique dietary habits. Fortes-Lima also discusses the historical migrations during the Green Sahara period and stresses the importance of diverse genomic research to represent underrepresented populations effectively.

Cesar Fortes-Lima, a human geneticist, discusses his new paper on the genetic legacy of the Bantu-speaking peoples in Africa. They explore the origins, routes, and migrations of the Bantu people, as well as their relationships with other African groups. They also touch on genetic diversity, human migration patterns, and patterns of adaptation and selection in different populations.