Where can I go to find out more about the Adam or Eve genes (common to every male/female in the world?

Question

In the mid-1990's I read an article in Time Magazine about an "Adam" gene and an "Eve" gene - each being present in every male (Adam) and female (Eve) human being on the planet. I am trying to research this for a book I am writing, and am unable to find the original article, or anything written at a layperson level. If anyone can direct me to a reputable site or page I would greatly appreciate the favor. The only site I have located that didn't require chemistry/medical background started out great, then began to unravel, telling tales of spores being deposited on earth from a planet far, far away!

Answer 1

They checked 6 billion people's DNA?
http://www.anthropogeny.com/Mitochondrial%20Eve,%20Y%20Chromosome%20Adam,%20Testosterone%20and%20Human%20Evolution.htm

Answer 2

What you are talking about is mitochondrial DNA which is pass on from mother to daughter. This is how people have been traced back to a single caveman (Lucy) or could be traced to Adam and Eve. Try some internet searches for mitochondrial DNA.

Answer 3

If ALL humans really came from Adam and Eve, then Adam and Eve wouldn't have to have every gene in our genepool. I don't know enough about genetics to tell you if that's even possible. Just think about the obvious stuff: They'd need to have the genes for red hair, brown hair, and black hair. They'd need to have the genes for a small about of skin pigment and for a large about of skin pigment. They'd need to have the genes for green eyes, blue eyes, and brown eyes.

Answer 4

I listed some websites below. I hope it helps or helps you get into the right direction.

Answer 5

Try these sites. Good luck.

http://www.accuracyingenesis.com/eve.html

http://www.creationscience.com/onlinebook/FAQ13.html

http://www.freemaninstitute.com/RTGdna.htm