More than skin deep: A molecular look at the

<p>Sarah Tishkoff of the University of Pennsylvania&nbsp;led a collaborative team of researchers who have discovered key insights into the molecular basis of skin color differences among Africans. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s so much genetic diversity in African populations, but they&rsquo;ve also been historically underrepresented in studies,&rdquo; Tishkoff says. &ldquo;Our findings offer more information on these populations and paint a clearer picture of human evolution.&rdquo;</p>

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