Which Harvard scholar has pioneered the application of genetic technologies to genealogical research to help famous African Americans discover their ethnic heritage?

A) Henry Louis Gates,Jr.
B) Ben Carson
C) William Julius Wilson
D) John Logan

Genetic Technologies

Scientific methods and tools used in genetics, including DNA sequencing, genetic engineering, and gene therapy, which have applications in medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology.

Genealogical Research

The systematic investigation of families and the tracing of their lineages and history.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

An American literary critic, professor, historian, and filmmaker known for his extensive research on African American history, literature, and culture, as well as his work in PBS documentaries.