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Human evolution: Stature variation in the Neolithic

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Author

Rubio Araúna, Lara, 1990-

Publication date

2026-01-29T17:55:03Z

2025-11-17

2026-01-29T17:55:03Z

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Abstract

he Neolithic transition towards agriculture and animal husbandry is often associated with declining nutrition and health, which led to shorter human stature. A new study reveals that the reduction in height was modest and driven mainly by changes in genetic ancestry and mitigated by lactose tolerance.

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Article

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Language

English

Subjects and keywords

Evolució (Biologia); Neolític; Evolution (Biology); Neolithic period

Publisher

Elsevier

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