Compr Physiol January 2015 PMID 25589265

Human locomotion and heat loss: an evolutionary perspective.

Daniel E Lieberman

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Discussions reflect strong alignment with the article's themes, such as comments on how humans efficiently dissipate heat using mechanisms like sweating, and statements suggesting that heat has played a crucial role in our evolutionary development. The tone varies from supportive to curious, indicating genuine engagement and recognition of the article's significance.

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Most posts agree with the idea that humans have evolved heat dissipation mechanisms and are well adapted to hot environments, as seen in comments about human evolution and heat regulation.

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Posts display high interest, with multiple comments highlighting aspects like heat as a factor in movement and hunting, indicating engagement with the topic.

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The messages show moderate engagement, referencing specific details from the publication such as heat dissipation strategies and comparisons to other species, reflecting thoughtful discussion.

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The overall discussion suggests the article influences perceptions of human evolution and adaptation, though not yet with wide-reaching influence, as reflected in comments emphasizing the importance of heat in human activity.

Abstract in brief

Humans evolved bipedal walking to improve foraging efficiency and cope with hot environments, with early hominins benefiting from better heat dissipation during peak heat times.
Endurance running and hunting strategies, such as persistence hunting, likely prompted the development of heat-loss mechanisms like sweating, enabling humans to hunt effectively in the heat.
Despite adapting to diverse habitats over time, humans are still primarily adapted for long-distance movement and effective heat dissipation, rather than speed or heat retention.

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@BehnamFarh75515 تکامل به معنای تغییر سنخ موجودات منظورم هست نه تغییرات جزیی. این مقاله رو ببین. شواهدی بر تکامل شامپانزه به انسان پیدا نکردن Human Locomotion and Heat Loss: An Evolutionary Perspective Daniel E. Lieberman

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@tweetxavi @324cat “Marsupials such as kangaroos also use apocrine sweat for cooling, but only during vigorous physical activity (37).” —Lieberman DE. “Human locomotion and heat loss: an evolutionary perspective.” Compr Physiol. 2015 Jan;5(1):99-117 doi:10.1002/cphy.c140011 https://t.co/FyfhHvqnL7

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