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Three Thousand Years Ago Human Brain Size Decreased, Says Study

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Through the process of greater efficiency, the human brain size began to shrink about 3,000 years ago and this is a huge new revelation in human evolution. The latest research study conclusions suggest that specializations in labor or task-based workRead moreSection: NewsEvolution & Human OriginsRead Later

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Human brains shrank 3,000 years ago—ants could tell us why

Researchers found similarities between the shrinking of human brains and the reduction of brain size caused by the specialization of roles in ant societies.

2 years ago·United States
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When and why did human brains decrease in size 3,000 years ago? Ants may hold clues

The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. Now, a new study has brought us closer to understanding some of its evolution. It shows that human brains decreased in size approximately 3,000 years ago. By studying ants as models to illustrate why brains may increase or decrease in size, the researchers hypothesize that brain shrinkage parallels the expansion of collective intelligence in human societies.

3 years ago·United Kingdom
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New Clues to Why Human Brains Decreased in Size 3,000 Years Ago

The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. Now, a new study has brought us closer to understanding some of its evolution. It shows that human brains decreased in size approximately 3,000 years ago. By studying ants as models to illustrate why brains may increase or decrease in size, the

2 years ago
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Ants Could Help Explain Why Our Brains Mysteriously Shrank Thousands of Years Ago

In the 6 million years since our ancestors first branched off from our ancient primate relatives, the volume of the human brain has nearly quadrupled.

2 years ago·Australia
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Three Thousand Years Ago Human Brain Size Decreased, Says Study

Through the process of greater efficiency, the human brain size began to shrink about 3,000 years ago and this is a huge new revelation in human evolution. The latest research study conclusions suggest that specializations in labor or task-based workRead moreSection: NewsEvolution & Human OriginsRead Later

3 years ago·Dublin, Ireland
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Ants may be the key to explaining why the human brain mysteriously shrank 3000 years ago

About 3000 years ago, something remarkable happened, our brains suddenly decreased in size. Researchers are attempting to explain why this happened.

2 years ago
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