Diyendo Massilani

In this engaging discussion, Diyendo Massilani, a researcher at Yale School of Medicine specializing in ancient DNA and human adaptations, explores the complexities of human evolution and genetic diversity. He reveals counter-intuitive insights about the Out of Africa theory and emphasizes the deep genetic divergences within African populations. Massilani also highlights how superficial traits can mislead us and shares fascinating details on how lighter skin evolved in response to environmental pressures. Mixing and admixture, he argues, are key to understanding human innovation.