A genetic study shows how smell capabilities were maintained in a hunter-gatherer population
August 11, 2026
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Humans’ sense of smell is still evolving
A genetic study shows how smell capabilities were maintained in a hunter-gatherer population
By Willow Zhang edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier
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