Archive for the tag 'origins'

Apr 10 2009

New Study Provides More Genetic Evidence for Origins of African Pygmies

Published by AnneH under big questions, news

Ever since European explorers first came upon the African Pygmies in the mid-19th century, they have fascinated anthropologists and other researchers.  Their short stature (they rarely grow to over 5 feet), unique languages, and distinct genetic signatures have led to much speculation on how such groups of humans evolved.  Now, a new study published in [...]

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