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Have we finally solve the enigma of the small size of Pygmies?

Annales d'endocrinologie - 1 Jun 2017

Le Bouc Yves

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Pygmies are considered to be among the smallest humans. Their small size is an enigma that has puzzled numerous scientists. Many data have been collected concerning their clinical and biological phenotypes, genetics, lifestyle, culture and environment, but the reasons for their small size remain a matter of debate. Is it an adaptation to life in the tropical forest, an impact of the environment, an usual genetic...

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PMID: 28457481
DOI: 10.1016/j.ando.2017.04.022

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