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For 74,000 years, one ancient killer quietly dictated where early humans could survive across Africa
- April 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Increasing evidence suggests that our species emerged through interactions between populations living in different parts of Africa, rather than from a single birthplace. Until now, however, most explanations for how those populations were distributed across the continent have focused on climate alone. The new research shows that disease—specifically malaria—also played a crucial role.
Originally published at Phys.org