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Phenotype Variation: Lactose Tollerance

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By Michael Alan Prestwood

Sun 14 Apr 2024
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Phenotype Variation: Lactose Tollerance

7500 BCE

As dairy farming became prevalent, particularly in Europe and some African communities, natural selection favored individuals who could digest lactose into adulthood. This genetic adaptation, known as lactase persistence, is a direct result of human cultural practices (dairying) and has had significant dietary implications.

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