#  How humans became upright: key changes to our pelvis found 

 





August 27, 2025

 

 

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*Humans have been walking on two legs for millions of years. Credit: Nick Veasey/SPL via Alamy*

Genetic and anatomical data reveal how the human pelvis acquired its unique shape, enabling our ancestors to walk on two legs.

**Source:** Nature

**Author:** Katie Kavanagh

**Link:** [Full Text](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-02734-0)



 

 

 



 

 

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