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A new genetic analysis of 290 people suggests that humans emerged at various times and places in Africa. (archive.ph)
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[–] deadbeef79000@lemmy.nz 1 points 2 years ago

290 doesn't seem like a large enough number. Though I'm sure someone can correct me.

The headline is slightly misleading. The article indicates that discrete groups of humans are likely to have been in two separate areas X million years ago.