Human pigmentation genes under environmental selection.

ABSTRACT: Genome-wide association studies and comparative genomics have established major loci and specific polymorphisms affecting human skin, hair and eye color. Environmental changes have had an impact on selected pigmentation genes as populations have expanded into different regions of the globe.

SUBMITTER: Sturm RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3491390 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature