Molecular markers of environmental instability during the rise of the genus Homo at Oldupai Gorge, Tanzania (2–1.8 Ma)

Key Points

• Molecular markers indicate significant environmental instability during 2–1.8 million years ago.
• Evidence shows variations in climate and habitat that may have influenced early human development.
• Analysis at Oldupai Gorge provides crucial insights into the ecological conditions faced by ancestral populations.
• Findings highlight the adaptability of the genus Homo to changing climates during the Pleistocene.