Are humans still evolving?

Question

As well all know, evolution is a VERY VERY slow process. Do you think its possible that the human body is still evolving and still changing. Seriously.....Look at the bodies of women especially 100 years ago, and then today. What do you guys think?

Answer 1

Of course, why wouldn't we be?

One could argue that with our medicine and relatively easy life, "survival off the fittest" no longer applies, because even us weaklings survive. But you still see differences in the rate at which people have offspring.

The difference in the bodies of women has nothing to do with evolution. That's only 4-5 generations probably. The difference is caused by improved nutrition and healthcare.

And to a lesser extent, hormones present in the environment, and perhaps the stress of our culture, both of which seem to be the cause of girls entering puberty on average about a year earlier than they did 200 years ago. (that stat amazes me.)

Answer 2

This is it. The slow process of evolution. Changing and evolving over millienea. The relatively similar body of women is the right attribute to make this relevant.

Answer 3

Possibly. Survival of the fittest works so that the individuals with the traits necessary for survival live to reproduce and pass on those traits. With the advent of technology, nearly everyone is fit enough to survive and reproduce. So we probably aren't evolving as fast as we used to be.

Answer 4

Yes. I personally am evolving into an old man.

Answer 5

yes, but maybe not in body looks, but you can surely see in form such as disease, and how humans manage it and refitting their body to cope with that.. such as human DNA now are maybe stronger to some disease or responding different to various geographic changes.

Answer 6

slowly, but surely

Answer 7

I think that we are