Posted on 09/19/2013 9:43:47 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
Fair skin and red hair first appeared around the time people settled in Europe and still remains a dominant gene in southern Europeans today, even if they become tanned. Known as V6OL allele, the gene made skin lighter as humans were getting less vitamin D from no longer being in the harsh African sun , the study reported. However it brought with it health risks as it is commonly associated with melanoma - a serious form of skin cancer. Researchers made the discovery while examining the evolutionary processes of particular genes of 1,000 people from Spain. Study author Dr Saioa Lopez said: "As a consequence of depigmentation there has been a collateral damage consequence to health.
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I like Blonds, Brunetts and REDHEADS!
married a REDHEAD! Been happy for the last 42 years!
A woman’s hair is a frame for the face. A beautiful frame makes the person look better.
No. We do not.
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