A new study reveals that a specific DNA insertion in the TBXT gene could be why humans and apes lack tails, unlike monkeys. This groundbreaking research provides insight into the genetic basis of tail loss in primates and suggests an evolutionary trade-off that might relate to certain birth defects in humans. Tail loss in gorillas, chimpanzees, and humans is believed to have occurred about 25 million years ago, when the group evolved away from Old World monkeys. Credit: Courtesy of Nature (2024)
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