energetics

New clues about human cardiovascular evolution

Studies of the aorta and the heart anatomy of humans and living great apes show some important differences.

May 29 •

The real story of myosin, jaw muscles, and ancient brains

The provocative idea that our genus arose with a deactivated muscle gene turned out to be wrong.

Sep 3, 2023 •

Why do male bonobos have such low body fat?

Work by Adrienne Zihlman and Debra Bolter looks at the interesting tissue proportions and what they may imply about energy and diet.

Jun 15, 2015 •

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