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How human evolution has been speeding up

· John Hawks · April 20, 2026, 6:22 p.m.
genetics Human Evolution Evolutionary biology Natural Selection
Summary
The blog post discusses recent research on natural selection and human evolution, highlighting findings from ancient DNA that illustrate how human evolution is accelerating. It aims to inform readers about the implications of this research on our understanding of human development and natural selection processes.
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