African-origin scientists are rewriting human history through ancient DNA

Researchers working across archaeology and genomics are expanding what evidence can say about African lives.

By Global Africa Desk · Diaspora achievement and ideas · 2 min read

Editorial illustration for “African-origin scientists are rewriting human history through ancient DNA” — Na Wetin Dey Happen original editorial image — created for this article; conceptual, not a documentary photograph

Researchers working across archaeology and genomics are expanding what evidence can say about African lives.

The field requires consent, local partnership and long-term investment in African laboratories.

Scientific discovery should not repeat extractive research practices.

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