Human evolution: turning back the clock

Curr Biol. 2013 Apr 8;23(7):R286-8. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2013.02.050.

Abstract

The timing of human evolution can be inferred from DNA sequence comparisons, but this requires an accurate estimate of the mutation rate. While recent data suggested a lower rate and a longer timeline, a new study reinstates the previous timeline.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • DNA, Mitochondrial / genetics*
  • Evolution, Molecular*
  • Fossils*
  • Hominidae / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Mutation Rate*
  • Phylogeny
  • Radiometric Dating
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • DNA, Mitochondrial