Study finds gut microbes from large-brained primates produce more energy, potentially aiding brain evolution.

A new study suggests that gut microbes may have played a key role in the evolution of large human brains by producing more energy. Researchers found that microbes from large-brained primates, such as humans and squirrel monkeys, helped produce more energy, while those from smaller-brained species stored more energy as fat. This increased energy production may have facilitated the development of larger brains over time.

December 03, 2024
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