Anne Stone

Anne Stone is a renowned scientist specializing in ancient DNA and human evolution. She studies genetic material from ancient human remains, such as fossils and archaeological findings, to understand how humans and our relatives, like Neanderthals and Denisovans, evolved and interacted. Her research helps explain human history, migrations, and adaptation over thousands of years. By analyzing ancient genomes, Stone uncovers insights into our biological past, including how interbreeding and climate changes shaped modern human diversity. She works primarily in the fields of anthropology and genetics at institutions like the Smithsonian, contributing significantly to our understanding of human origins.