Bryan Sykes

Bryan Sykes (1947–2020) was a British geneticist and Professor of Human Genetics at the University of Oxford who pioneered the use of DNA analysis to trace human ancestry and migration. His research transformed our understanding of human origins, and his popular science books brought genetics to a wide audience. Adam's Curse examines the Y chromosome — the genetic marker of maleness — and argues that it is slowly deteriorating, raising provocative questions about the future of men. Sykes writes with scientific authority and a gift for making genetics fascinating and accessible. His audiobooks and books are engrossing listening for anyone interested in genetics, evolution and the surprising stories written in our DNA.