Frequency of folate ‐related polymorphisms varies by skin pigmentation

ConclusionsThese findings demonstrate novel relationships between skin color and folate‐related genes, with trends suggesting folate genotypes are selected to maintain homeostasis in the folate system under differing UVR conditions.

Source: American Journal of Human Biology - November 1, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Patrice Jones, Mark Lucock, Martin Veysey, Nina Jablonski, George Chaplin, Emma Beckett Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research