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Evolution Of Human Evolution

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Introduction
The human species has depended on a material culture for millions of years. Without it, humans would not be able to survive. Many people believe that because we have so many technological advancements and that humans can build or make anything necessary for their survival. Even with the current technology and other advancements, research has proven that humans are still evolving. Much of the evolution that is happening today has to do with the human genome and adapting to current issues in the world. There has been much research done on the human genome and how it is still mutating and changing. Natural selection has a big part in how the genome changes. Mutations are another point to look at when determining if the human species is still evolving. A third point to look at is gene flow and how that affects different populations. The purpose of this paper is to review multiple different articles to establish whether or not the human species is currently evolving. The articles used for this paper confirm that humans continue to evolve. While humans have the technology and skills to make their environments suit their needs, it can clearly be seen that humans continue to evolve and adapt.

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Mutations
Some mutations in an allele increase to a greater frequency in a short period of time due to natural selection. Examples of this include alleles in the gene for lactase persistence so that adults can break down lactose in dairy products and in

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