Researchers Say Human Brain is Still Evolving

Oleg Alexandrov writes "Two genes involved in determining the size of the human brain have undergone substantial evolution in the last 60,000 years, researchers say, suggesting that the brain is still undergoing rapid evolution. The discovery adds further weight to the view that human evolution is still a work in progress, since previous instances of recent genetic change have come to light in genes that defend against disease and confer the ability to digest milk in adulthood."

Comments

Re:Duh?

[rbarreira]

As noted in the above post, evolution works when there are more favorable genes to be found. I would note that it's also true about negative selection on bad genes (although it's really the same thing). The gene for hemophilia is decreasing in frequency, because people with the gene die (also a large number got HIV in 80s). Whenever a genetic disease kills a person, that's evolution.

This article is about the brain though...

Our society doesn't favor crime, rape, murder, ect. And it doesn't have any effect. Favor by society doesn't stop things from happening. "The US congress repealed the law of gravity."

Invalid argument or you misunderstood my sentence, please try again.

Bah! Humbug!

[Conanymous Award]

These stupid scientists are still trying to sell that evolution "science" to the public?!? It's amazing how they just can't accept the TRUTH! Ask any REAL scientist and he will attest that the World and life (including mountains, trees and a midget) were created by the almighty Flying Spaghetti Monster through the touch of His Noodly Appendage. We must make it so the Truth is heard. Teach the controversy!!