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The Genetics and Evolution of Human Pigmentation

10 Aug 2025

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Human skin pigmentation is one of the most visible and variable traits among populations and has been shaped primarily by natural selection in response to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. This review synthesizes the current understanding of the genetic and evolutionary mechanisms that underlie pigmentation differences across the globe. The roles of key pigmentation-related genes, such as MC1R, SLC24A5, TYR, and OCA2,...

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PMID: 40906177
DOI: 10.3390/biology14081026

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