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Milk, Mutation and Evolution

Professor Robin May · Gresham College

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About

Did you know that most animals lose the ability to digest milk after infancy? However, humans evolved a unique genetic mutation that allows many of us to drink milk into adulthood. This adaptation was a crucial survival tool for our ancient ancestors.

The talk

  1. Milk, Mutation and Evolution YouTube

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Institution
Gresham College
Speaker
Professor Robin May
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Biology
Source
Gresham College
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