Molecular anthropology is a branch of anthropology that uses molecular biology to understand the evolution and genetic relationships among humans and other primates. It combines techniques from genetics and evolutionary biology to trace the lineage and migration patterns of ancient populations, offering insights into human origins and diversity.

Molecular Anthropology

Branch of anthropology

Molecular biology is a branch of science that explores the structure and function of the molecules essential to life, focusing on the interactions between various systems of a cell, including the interrelationship of DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis. It provides insights into the molecular mechanisms of genetic replication, transcription, translation, and cell function, forming the foundation for understanding complex biological processes and disease mechanisms.

Molecular Biology

Evolution is the process through which species adapt over generations via natural selection, genetic drift, mutations, and gene flow, resulting in the diversity of life forms on Earth. It explains how complex organisms evolved from simpler ancestors and is supported by evidence from genetics, fossil records, and comparative anatomy.

Evolution

Genetic Relationships

Humans and other primates

Techniques from genetics

Evolutionary biology is the study of the processes that have led to the diversity of life on Earth, focusing on the mechanisms of evolution such as natural selection, genetic drift, and gene flow. It integrates insights from genetics, paleontology, and ecology to understand how organisms adapt over time and how new species arise.

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