A Journey Through Human Genetic Diversity

Keeping on a path we set off a few years ago, i3S remains committed to developing an artistic approach to science and fostering a heightened involvement in the city's cultural agenda. In that mindset, 2024 kicks off with a new exhibit: A Journey Through Human Genetic Diversity.

This exhibit recaps the voyage of Fernão de Magalhães and Juan Sebastián Elcano, from the perspective of the peoples' genetics, population diversity and genetic heritage. The first circumnavigation, between 1519 and 1522, captained by Magalhães and completed by Elcano, was not only the first expedition around the world, but it also granted access to a large diversity of lands, peoples and cultures. Taking this journey as a starting point, we attempt to observe human genetic diversity, in both space and time, in light of today's scientific knowledge. 

This exhibition leads us to the discovery of our common history, so recent when considering the scale of Life on Earth, but undoubtedly epic in terms of space and time. 

The exhibit A Journey Through Human Genetic Diversity will be on display at i3S between January 16th and April 30th, 2024, Monday through Sunday (10 am - 8 pm). Attendance is free of charge.

Learn more about the project behind this exhibit at ancestrytraveller.i3s.up.pt