Evolution Picked Brains Over Brawn
Compared to many other species in the animal kingdom, human muscles are relatively weak. A team of researchers have delved into the evolutionary mechanisms that have caused humans to prioritize brain development over pure muscle power.
While humans are almost certainly one of the smartest species to have ever walked the planet, Homo sapiens may have paid a steep price for all of that added brain power. While humans are more intelligent than other animals, they have weaker muscles. New research conducted by scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in Shanghai shows that all of the energy put into brain development may have led to decreased development in human musculature. The researchers published their findings in the online journal PLOS Biology.
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