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Evolution and us.

Authors :
Douglas, Kate
Source :
New Scientist. 3/11/2006, Vol. 189 Issue 2542, p30-33. 4p. 2 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The article focuses on questions related to the evolution of humans. Some scientists believe that it has stopped, while others believe it's going faster than ever. Recent discoveries show that researches must reject the idea that human evolution stopped dead 50,000 years ago or more. In fact, there is every reason to believe that it is going on right now. One example is the discovery last year by Bruce Lahn of the University of Chicago, Illinois, of two genes involved in brain development that emerged in recent human history and swept quickly through the population.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02624079
Volume :
189
Issue :
2542
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Scientist
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
20242623