Mitochondrial DNA is one of the most closely explored genetic systems, because it can tell us so much about the human past. This book takes a unique perspective

Previous eds. published as: Missing links: the hunt for earliest man.

Describes how mapping the human genome has aided paleoanthropologists in their study of ancient bones used to explore human origins, from the earliest humans--b

A fascinating, detailed study of the origins of modern humans. Includes material from Willoughby's own research in Tanzania.