News tagged with african pygmies

Scientists identify genes linked to Western African Pygmies' small stature

If Pygmies are known for one trait, it is their short stature: Pygmy men stand just 4'11" on average. But the reason why these groups are so short and neighboring groups are not remains unclear. Scientists have proposed various ...

Genetics Apr 26, 2012 | 4.5 / 5 (2) | 0 |