[MrB]

Have you looked at the mitochondrial DNA studies yet?

Seems that we’re all, worldwide, descended from one woman who lived around 6500 years ago.

[GodGunsGuts]

==Have you looked at the mitochondrial DNA studies yet?...Seems that we’re all, worldwide, descended from one woman who lived around 6500 years ago.

Yes, I have. Response by the Temple of Darwin: “There must be some mistake!” The story is actually quite funny. Indeed, if you haven’t read it already, there’s an excellent layman’s summary right here. The Temple of Darwin really put their foot in it on this one!:

http://www.detectingdesign.com/dnamutationrates.html

[dread78645]

Seems that we’re all, worldwide, descended from one woman who lived around 6500 years ago.

You're only off by 133,500 years: Mitochondrial Eve

"Missed it by that much"
< /Maxwell Smart>