Science Teacher Debunks Myth: Humans Are Still Evolving

Are Humans Still Evolving? A Science Teacher Explains the Ongoing Process In a recent TikTok video, Zeke Darwin (@zekedarwinscience), a science teacher from the US, clarified a common misunderstanding about human evolution. Many believe that humans have stopped evolving, but Darwin explained that this is incorrect. Evolution is a continuous process, he stated, adapting to environmental changes over time. Darwin used the example of the Haenyeo, all-female Korean breath-hold divers, who have developed genetic adaptations for safer diving. He also mentioned the Bajau people, "sea nomads," who have evolved larger spleens to improve oxygen storage while diving. "These populations are still evolving," Darwin said in his video. "Evolution isn't something that ever stops unless an animal goes extinct." The video also referenced a study on genetic adaptation to pathogens and inflammatory disorders in post-Neolithic Europe, highlighting the ongoing evolutionary changes in human populations. Darwin's explanation emphasizes that evolution is a gradual process, not a sudden transformation, occurring at the population level, not the species level. This clear and informative presentation makes his video highly valuable for educational purposes and public understanding of science.