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Ancient DNA Study Reveals Accelerated Human Evolution, Red Hair Increase
A new study analyzing ancient DNA has revealed that human evolution has accelerated significantly over the past 10,000 years, with traits like red hair becoming more common due to natural selection.
16 Apr, 10:03 — 16 Apr, 21:44
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The IndependentMostly Factual13h ago
Red hair becoming more common due to natural selection, study shows
Immunity to HIV and resistance to leprosy were also flagged as more common traits in the study by Harvard Medical School
By Bryony Gooch
Read full article →national-postMostly Factual1h ago
Red hair and thinning hair: Study of ancient DNA shows human evolution has accelerated over the past 10,000 years
Newly discovered genetic adaptations have major relevance to the health of modern day human populations all over the world
By Joseph Brean
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First report: The Independent · 16 Apr, 10:03|Full coverage: 2 · 12h|Window: 12h
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