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What Made Humans Predominantly Right-Handed? Scientists Find the Answer in Our Evolution

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What Made Humans Predominantly Right-Handed? Scientists Find the Answer in Our Evolution

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Researchers have identified the evolutionary roots of human right-handedness, tracing it to two major developments: our ancestors' shift to walking upright and the expansion of our brains. This discovery helps us understand how physical and neurological changes shaped one of humanity's most distinctive characteristics, offering fresh insights into our species' fascinating journey.

Researchers have identified the evolutionary roots of human right-handedness, tracing it to two major developments: our ancestors’ shift to walking upright and the expansion of our brains. This discovery helps us understand how physical and neurological changes shaped one of humanity’s most distinctive characteristics, offering fresh insights into our species’ fascinating journey.

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