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Subject: Re: [DNA] Blonde Indians
Date: Thu, 1 May 2003 16:54:40 EDT
In a message dated 5/1/03 1:39:47 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
writes:
>
> The idea that there ever was a genetically "pure" (i.e., 100%) blonde
> haired, fair skinned American Indian is absolutely preposterous.
I think it would be a rare event, but not absolutely preposterous. Genetic
diversity is the engine that powers natural selection. As I recall, blond
hair and fair skin is a recent genetic adaptation to lack of sunlight. You
must think it is absolutely preposterous that Native American's have the
potential to evolve.
Grant
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