Human evolution

One of the sons of the Nama. Photo from Wikipedia

New DNA research changes the origins of the human race

A new model of human evolution suggests that Homo sapiens arose from many closely related populations rather than from a single group
Mitochondrial structure. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The DNA is decreasing

For 1.5 billion years, the mitochondria - the powerhouse of the cell - have been sending DNA segments to the cell nucleus, and they merge with the DNA in the nucleus. A new study found that the contribution of the mitochondria gradually decreases
Elephant hunting illustration. Photo: Dana Akerfeld.

The human brain grew following the extinction of large mammals and the transition to hunting small mammals

A new article by Dr. Miki Ben Dor and Prof. Ran Barkai, researchers from the Department of Archeology offers a unifying explanation for the cumulative physiological changes and social behavior of humans since the appearance of humans about two million years ago
The future of human evolution. Illustration: shutterstock

Human evolution is still happening and may even be accelerating

Population genetics. Figure: US Institutes of Health NIH

Evolution has not stopped - humans are still developing

Whether you put in hours at the gym or stare at the TV for the same hours, your total calorie intake is the same. Illustration: pixabay.

The physical activity paradox

An oasis in Libya. From Wikipedia

Roads and water as a key to understanding human evolution

Human evolution, according to an abyss. Illustration: shutterstock

Does human evolution continue?