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To: darkocean
and all known mutations are detrimental

Here's an example of a human mutation that increases resistance to HIV infection. Do a search on CCR5. The paper I linked to is a report on research that claims that the gene was selected for because it confers resistance to smallpox; it is claiming that the results of previous research, claiming it was selected for by bubonic plague, are incorrect.

137 posted on 12/26/2005 1:28:18 PM PST by Virginia-American
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To: Virginia-American; darkocean
and all known mutations are detrimental

Here's an example of a human mutation that increases resistance to HIV infection. Do a search on CCR5. The paper I linked to is a report on research that claims that the gene was selected for because it confers resistance to smallpox; it is claiming that the results of previous research, claiming it was selected for by bubonic plague, are incorrect.

Two more examples: Sickle cell anemia. Thalassemia.

darkocean is blown out of the water. Do not pass GO. Do not collect $200.

Do not have any credibility on future FR posts for a long while.

298 posted on 12/26/2005 9:57:57 PM PST by Coyoteman (I love the sound of beta decay in the morning!)
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