Skin cancer was not a potent selective force in the evolution of protective pigmentation in early hominins.

Jablonski, Nina G

Skin cancer was not a potent selective force in the evolution of protective pigmentation in early hominins. [electronic resource] - Proceedings. Biological sciences Aug 2014 - 20140517 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Comment

1471-2954

10.1098/rspb.2014.0517 doi


Albinism--physiopathology
Animals
Biological Evolution
Hominidae--genetics
Melanins--metabolism
Selection, Genetic
Skin Neoplasms--genetics
Skin Pigmentation--genetics