Evolution of the pygmy phenotype: evidence of positive selection fro genome-wide scans in African, Asian, and Melanesian pygmies.

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Evolution of the pygmy phenotype: evidence of positive selection fro genome-wide scans in African, Asian, and Melanesian pygmies.

Human biology - 1 Jan 2000

Migliano Andrea Bamberg, Romero Irene Gallego, Metspalu Mait, Leavesley Matthew, Pagani Luca, Antao Tiago, Huang Da-Wei, Sherman Brad T, Siddle Katharine, Scholes Clarissa, Hudjashov Georgi, Kaitokai Elton, Babalu Avis, Belatti Maggie, Cagan Alex, Hopkinshaw Byrony, Shaw Colin, Nelis Mari, Metspalu Ene, Mägi Reedik, Lempicki Richard A, Villems Richard, Lahr Marta Mirazon, Kivisild Toomas

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Human pygmy populations inhabit different regions of the world, from Africa to Melanesia. In Asia, short-statured populations are often referred to as "negritos." Their short stature has been interpreted as a consequence of thermoregulatory, nutritional, and/or locomotory adaptations to life in tropical forests. A more recent hypothesis proposes that their stature is the outcome of a life history trade-off in...

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DOI: 10.3378/027.085.0313

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