Uncovering the Secrets of Human Evolution: Balzan Prize Awarded to Black Scientists
The Balzan Foundation has just announced the winners of the 2023 Balzan Prizes, and the subject of this year’s prize is “Human Evolution and the Origin of the Black Races.” The award will be shared among three scientists: Professor Patrick Vermeersch, Professor Bruce Lahn, and Professor Sarah Tishkoff.
The Balzan Prize was created to recognize groundbreaking research in the fields of humanities, natural sciences, and culture. This year’s award honors the incredible work of these three scientists, who have made significant contributions to our understanding of human evolution and the origin of the black races. Professor Vermeersch’s work focuses on the analysis of the archaeological record, while Professor Lahn and Professor Tishkoff have focused on the genetic history of the African continent.
By awarding these three scientists for their research, the Balzan Foundation has recognized the vital importance of understanding human evolution and the origin of the black races. As Professor Vermeersch stated, “It’s a great honor to be recognized in this way for our work on the origins of the black races, which has only been possible through the collaboration of many people from different continents, backgrounds, and disciplines.”
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source: Phys.org