Two small genetic changes reshaped the human pelvis, setting our early ancestors on the path to upright walking, scientists say.

WASHINGTON >> Bipedal locomotion — walking upright on two legs — is a fundamental trait underpinning humankind’s success. Scientists have now identified two innovations that occurred long ago in the ...

The oldest distinguishing feature between humans and our ape cousins is our ability to walk on two legs—a trait known as bipedalism. Among mammals, only humans and our ancestors perform this atypical ...

Bipedal locomotion - walking upright on two legs - is a fundamental trait underpinning humankind's success. Scientists now have identified two innovations that occurred long ago in the human ...

Humans have been walking on two legs for millions of years. All vertebrate species have a pelvis, but only humans use it for upright, two-legged walking.* The evolution of the human pelvis, and our ...

The evolution of bones in primates' knees could have implications for how humans evolved to walk upright, a new study has found. Researchers from King's College London analyzed the presence of the ...

Up to 80 percent of Americans will suffer some form of back pain in their lifetime. But health experts have revealed how a simple trick could keep any aches or pains at bay: 'posture walking.' The ...

The wide, basin-shaped pelvis of modern humans helps us walk upright on two legs and give birth safely to babies with large heads. Pixabay Walking upright on two legs is one of the key traits that ...