Humans Evolved From a Single Origin In Africa

Invisible Pink Unicorn writes "Researchers at the University of Cambridge have combined studies of global human genetic variations with skull measurements worldwide to show conclusively the validity of the single origin hypothesis. The alternative hypothesis contended that different populations independently evolved from Homo erectus to Home sapiens in different areas. The lead researcher explains, 'The origin of anatomically modern humans has been the focus of much heated debate. Our genetic research shows the further modern humans have migrated from Africa, the more genetic diversity has been lost within a population. However, some have used skull data to argue that modern humans originated in multiple spots around the world. We have combined our genetic data with new measurements of a large sample of skulls to show definitively that modern humans originated from a single area in Sub-saharan Africa.' The article abstract is available from Nature."

Oh really?

[SatanicPuppy]

I would like to summarize all the following concise and logical refuations from the Intelligent Design Proponents:

"NUH-UH!"

They're clearly right. This proof of human evolutionary origins only has 6,000 empty skulls worth of evidence; Intelligent Design has many many more empty skulls than that.

I'm from Kansas

[uberjoe]

Humans were designed in single origin in heaven.

There, fixed it for you.

Re:I'm from Kansas

[Analogy Man]

And it happened about 5000 years ago...I will stand by that from one edge of the earth to the other.

Finally

[endianx]

This evidence proves conclusively without a doubt that there is a 100% chance that humans either evolved from primates, were created by God, or both. Case closed!

Confusing Creationists

[Anonymous Coward]

I'm pretty sure these sort of ideas are thought up just to piss off creationists: "Hey guess what, we've found scientific evidence that the human race actually could have started from a single couple like Adam and Eve, but guess what? They were black".

Re:What about future cross breading?

[mothrafokker]

I think it's highly believable that they traded various recipes for rolls, pastries, and other breads.

Re:Not so fast

[utopianfiat]

It's fine, they just forgot that this single origin's name is Adam PRAISE THE LORD

Re:What about future cross breading?

[Red Flayer]

Homosapians? I know it's just a spelling error, but as everyone knows, apians are bees. So, let me ask you a question:

Are you attracted to gay bees?

Disclaimer: I realize that not everyone here watched SNL in the early 80s. If you didn't, I'm sorry you don't get the joke -- but I don't mean to offend any gays or bee fetishists.

Re:Not so fast

[IDontAgreeWithYou]

1) Submit story to slashdot you know is already debunked.
2) Get first post on said story noting the debunking.
3) ...
4) Profit? Karma?

Re:What about future cross breading?

[Silver Sloth]

That's why Neaderthals became extinct, they were eaten.

Re:Not so fast

[Anonymous Coward]

Yes. Michael Jackson is a good candidate to support this theory.

Serious question here...

[Anonymous Coward]

If man evolved from monkeys, why are there still monkeys? NO ONE HAS THE ANSWER!

Yes!

[Anonymous Coward]

Now my wife can tell everyone she's married to a black man!

I'd really expect the truth to be more like...

[3seas]

... we were in part genetically influenced by what we call alien life. Not in just one place on this planet.
Perhaps the real questions are regarding time lines and why evidence either exist or does not. Rate of deterioration under what conditions?

This whole Darwin vs. god vs. intelligent design is all rather silly.

Its like right to life vs. freedom of choice. Want to know the truth about that? Ask a starving child!

Likewise, the evolution of conscious beings is probably a mix of Darwin, god (the right conditions existing - father physics and mother nature) and intelligent design, even though intelligence can sometimes be stupid (selective breading and external intelligence influence)

Anyone who wants to divide what actually is, is looking to create a problem that doesn't really exist.

Re:Not so fast

[Narishma]

That's not exactly the case since MJ is a black man that's turning into a white woman.

Re:Not so fast

[daem0n1x]

So, he admits being wrong? Nooo, that's not how human beings behave, stop it! What's this World coming to?

Re:From a single source!

[BJD3]

From a single source!

Did they use compile switch??