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DiscoveriesBreakthrough Study Reveals Why Humans No Longer Have Tails
New research sheds light on the genetic changes that may explain why humans lack tails, unlike monkeys.
Joshua Shavit![](https://www.thebrighterside.news/uploads/2024/04/95ac29_586d0ebe03904928b574a2d1b43eda56mv2.jpeg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
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New research sheds light on the genetic changes that may explain why humans lack tails, unlike monkeys.
Joshua Shavit