2005-12-20

New Scientist Breaking News - Civilisation has left its mark on our genes

New Scientist Breaking News - Civilisation has left its mark on our genes: "Darwin’s fingerprints can be found all over the human genome. A detailed look at human DNA has shown that a significant percentage of our genes have been shaped by natural selection in the past 50,000 years, probably in response to aspects of modern human culture such as the emergence of agriculture and the shift towards living in densely populated settlements."

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