Geneticists identify genes linked to Western African Pygmies' small stature
Thursday, April 26, 2012 - 19:20
in Psychology & Sociology
If Pygmies are known for one trait, it is their short stature: Pygmy men stand just 4'11" on average. Now a study of the Western African Pygmies in Cameroon has identified genes that may be responsible for the Pygmies' relatively small size.