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Red hair gene appears to have been favored by natural selection
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Red hair gene appears to have been favored by natural selection

A Harvard Medical School study of ancient DNA suggests variants linked to red hair rose over thousands of years, though researchers say the reason remains uncertain

Apr 27, 2026

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