Evolutionary Biologist Challenges 'Out of Africa' Theory

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Scientist challenges 'out of Africa' theory with new origin

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Dr Huan Shi , from China , proposed evolution began in East Asia where fossils predating the Africa timeline have been found.

He said that because East Asian populations have the least genetic diversity, they are likely to be the true ancestors.

Ancient Europeans were also found to be much closer to East Asians , he argued, both in terms of their paternal and maternal genetic makeup.

'We tried to submit the paper to many journals and were rejected, so we gave up,' Huang said. ' Any intellectual who wants to overturn popular opinion will experience the same difficulties,' he opined. ' But it's fine as long as what you're promoting is true and you don't care how long it takes [to be accepted].'.

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