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April 22, 2026 at 05:34 PM
Humans Are Still Evolving. Natural Selection Has Favored Genes Linked to Red Hair and Less Male-Pattern Baldness, a Study Suggests
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
A massive study of ancient and modern DNA has identified nearly 500 genetic variants favored by natural selection, including genes linked to red hair and less male-pattern baldness.
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natural selection
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