Recent genetic research suggests that all humans may descend from a single ancestral pair, echoing the biblical story of Adam and Eve. Scientists have traced mitochondrial DNA and the Y chromosome—markers for maternal and paternal lineage—back to individuals who lived around 200,000 years ago. These findings, known as “Mitochondrial Eve” and “Y-chromosome Adam,” place both within a similar time frame, sparking new discussions on human origins.

Biologist Dr. Joshua Swamidass argues that science doesn’t rule out the possibility of a single ancestral couple. While not claiming they were the only humans, he suggests that all living people could trace lineage to such a pair.

The biblical Eden may also align with real-world locations like Mesopotamia or even Africa’s Kalahari Desert, based on archaeological and genetic evidence. These findings are reshaping the dialogue between science and faith, offering a fresh look at where humanity began.