Decoding Human Right-Handedness
May 22, 2026 at 10:00
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✦ AI Summary
- Two major evolutionary changes fostered right-handedness
- Bipedalism and larger brains played crucial roles
- Hand preference evolved into a defining human trait
A recent study reveals that humans predominantly favor their right hand due to two significant evolutionary transformations: bipedalism and brain expansion. As our ancestors evolved, their right-hand preference gradually intensified, evolving from a mere inclination to a defining characteristic of humanity.
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