What Our DNA Can Tell Us about the History of Humans

Almost every cell in our bodies contains DNA. DNA is a molecule that stores the instructions for how our bodies work and it is passed on from parents to their children. In this article, we show you how DNA can be used as a time machine, taking us back many thousands of years and revealing stories of our ancestors. For instance, we can find out about the ancient history of humans, and tell where and with whom our ancestors likely lived. DNA can also tell us about a country’s recent history, uncovering stories of how ordinary people lived or moved about.