Malaria didn’t just kill early humans, it shaped who we became

ScienceDaily·May 3

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Research suggests that malaria had a significant impact on early humans, shaping their development. Studies using ancient dna have mapped the history of diseases across europe and asia, and also found genetic changes that made certain populations susceptible to diseases like smallpox. The effects of malaria and other diseases on human history and genetics are still being explored, with some research indicating that these diseases have had a profound and lasting impact on human populations.

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