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Scientists report earlier date of shift in human ancestors' diet
2015-09-15 12:00:00| LifeSciencesWorld
[NEWS] Millions of years ago, our primate ancestors turned from trees and shrubs to search for food on the ground. In human evolution, that has made all the difference. The shift toward a grass-based diet marked a significant step toward the diverse eating habits that became a key human characteristic, and would have made these early humans more mobile and adaptable to their environment. New evidence just published by a research team led by a Johns Hopkins University …
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