East Asians who can digest lactose can thank Neanderthal genes

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 - 12:34 in Biology & Nature

Unique versions of the lactase gene found in the genomes of East Asian people may have increased in prevalence within the population over time because they bolstered immune responses against pathogens, new data reveal.

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