Harvard research argues human evolution is still ongoing
Harvard Magazine reported on research arguing that humans have not stopped evolving, describing continuing selective pressure acting on human genes. The article contends that natural selection still shapes the species rather than having halted with modern medicine and technology, and it circulated on Hacker News, where it drew dozens of reader comments.
Why it matters
The findings push back on a common assumption that culture and medicine have paused human biological change, with implications for how we understand health and heredity.
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Part of the July 26, 2026 brief.