Monday, June 15, 2015

Ever Wonder Why Europeans Got Light Skin & Lactose Tolerance?

It is pretty fascinating, actually.

Europeans, and those descended from them, have developed paler skin. Here I always thought that it had everything to do with the colder weather. Apparently, however, it is a bit more complicated than that!

This article reveals that, as well as how we developed our lactose tolerance:





Ancient DNA reveals how Europeans developed light skin and lactose tolerance by DANIEL ZADIK, THE CONVERSATION, 15 JUN 2015

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