Human mobility is vital for genetic diversity and adaptation from "summary" of The Next Great Migration by Sonia Shah
Human mobility has played a crucial role in shaping genetic diversity and facilitating adaptation among human populations throughout history. When people move from one place to another, they bring with them a unique set of genetic traits that can interact with the genetic makeup of the local population. This mixing of genetic material leads to increased diversity within the population, which in turn enhances its ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions. Genetic diversity is essential for a population's survival and resilience in the face of challenges such as disease outbreaks, climate change, or other environmental stressors. The more genetically diverse a population is, the greater the likelihood that some individuals will possess traits that enable them to survive and reproduce in changing conditions. Human mobility ha...
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