Human Genetics: Lactase Persistence in a Battlefield
Abstract
Summary. Lactase persistence is a common genetic trait in Europeans and other pastoralists. New ancient DNA evidence from a Bronze Age battlefield indicates that selection for lactase persistence was strong and on-going in the last 3,000 years.
- Publication:
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Current Biology
- Pub Date:
- November 2020
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- Bibcode:
- 2020CBio...30R1311S