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Scientists find clue to human brain evolution in finger length: Study
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Human evolution has long been tied to growing brain size, and new research suggests prenatal hormones may have played a surprising role. By studying the relative lengths of the index and ring fingers, a marker of prenatal exposure to oestrogen and testosterone, researchers found that higher
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Mammal's lifespans linked to brain size, immune system function: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
An international team of scientists led by the University of Bath studied evolutionary differences between mammal species and found that those with bigger brains and longer lifespans tend to invest more heavily in immune-related genes.
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