Did Gut Microbes Help Fuel the Evolution of Large Human Brains?
The Energetic Cost of Brain Growth
The evolution of the human brain is one of the most remarkable chapters in our species' history. With its unparalleled size and complexity, the human brain consumes a disproportionate amount of energy relative to the rest of the body. Brain tissue, one of the most metabolically expensive types, requires a steady and substantial energy supply. While prev…
