Spencer Wells
Geneticist & Explorer | Mapping Human Origins
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Spencer Wells is a renowned geneticist and explorer who has dedicated his career to tracing the origins and migrations of the human species. As the former director of the Genographic Project, he led a groundbreaking effort to map the human journey through DNA analysis, revealing new insights into our shared ancestral past.
Wells' bestselling books, including 'The Journey of Man,' have educated millions about the epic story of our species. His dynamic lectures draw on cutting-edge science and his own fieldwork to show how genetics is reshaping our understanding of human history and diversity.
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