#  Two Evolutionary Changes Underpinning Human Bipedalism Are Discovered 

 





August 27, 2025

 

 

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The researchers examined the genetic basis for bipedalism, an ability that distinguishes humans from other primates, by studying stored samples of embryonic tissues from people and various other primate species, discerning a pair of genetic shifts that took place in our ancestors.

**Source:** US News

**Author:** Reuters

**Link:** [Full Text](https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2025-08-27/two-evolutionary-changes-underpinning-human-bipedalism-are-discovered)



 

 

 



 

 

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