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May 21, 2026 at 04:28 PM
Why Is Nearly Person Right-Handed—But Not Every Ape and Monkey? New Research Explores the Evolutionary Origins of Human Handedness
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
New research suggests that human right-hand dominance likely evolved due to factors like brain size and bipedalism, offering insights into our species' unique traits.
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