Geneticists have conducted research to understand the genetic origins of skin pigmentation variations among different ethnicities, revealing that genes associated with East Asian and Native American ancestry are responsible for their lighter skin tones.
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On a research trip earlier this year, an electroshocking boat is putting a strong current out into the waters of Lake Memphremagog, the lake that spans the border between Vermont and Quebec.
Small, Red Bump Led to Melanoma for Teenager
Ethan Ausley is just a small-town boy from Iron City, Georgia. The high school student enjoys bass fishing and showcasing livestock in his free time.
Chemical Exposures Found Significant in Cancer-Stricken Women
In a sign that exposure to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals may be playing a role in cancers of the breast, ovary, skin and uterus, researchers have found that people who developed those cancers have significantly higher levels of these chemicals in their bodies.