Mark Stoneking

Mark Stoneking is an American evolutionary geneticist known for his pioneering research in human evolution and genetics. He gained prominence in the late 20th century for his work on mitochondrial DNA, which provided significant evidence for the 'Mitochondrial Eve' theory, suggesting that all modern humans trace their ancestry back to a single woman who lived in Africa approximately 200,000 years ago. His contributions to the field have helped shape our understanding of human migration and genetic diversity.