From the migration patterns of our ancestors to the demise of the woolly mammoth, ancient DNA gives us unprecedented access to our environmental past. Join evolutionary biologist Beth Shapiro to explore what this relatively new field of research can tell us about our past, present and future. Session recorded January 23rd, 2020 The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. World Economic Forum Website ► www.weforum.org/ Facebook ► www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/ YouTube ► www.youtube.com/wef Instagram ► www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/ Twitter ► twitter.com/wef LinkedIn ► www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum TikTok ► www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum Flipboard ► flipboard.com/@WEF #WorldEconomicForum #AncientDNA #Betazone