Mitochondrial DNA studies were used to determine that Homo sapiens evolved in Africa and only later did they become established elsewhere.

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Mitochondrial DNA studies have shown that all non-African populations derive from a subset of African individuals who migrated out of Africa around 60,000-70,000 years ago. This supports the theory that Homo sapiens evolved in Africa before spreading to other parts of the world.

Mitochondrial DNA Studies Were Used to Determine That Homo Sapiens