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Human Genetics: Lactase Persistence in a Battlefield

Saag, L; (2020) Human Genetics: Lactase Persistence in a Battlefield. Current Biology , 30 (21) R1311-R1313. 10.1016/j.cub.2020.08.087. Green open access

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Abstract

Lactase persistence is a common genetic trait in Europeans and other pastoralists. New ancient DNA evidence from a Bronze Age battlefield indicates that selection for lactase persistence was strong and on-going in the last 3,000 years.

Type: Article
Title: Human Genetics: Lactase Persistence in a Battlefield
Location: England
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2020.08.087
Publisher version: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2020.08.087
Language: English
Additional information: This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
Keywords: BRONZE-AGE BATTLEFIELD, TOLLENSE VALLEY, SELECTION, NORTH
UCL classification: UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Life Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Life Sciences > Div of Biosciences > Genetics, Evolution and Environment
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences
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UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Life Sciences > Div of Biosciences
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10146589
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