The article features a conversation between Rachel Feltman and biological anthropologist Tina Lasisi, focusing on the evolution and genetic factors behind human hair and skin color. Lasisi, who leads research at the University of Michigan, became drawn to this topic during her undergraduate studies at Cambridge, sparked by lectures on the correlation between skin color distribution and UV radiation. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of exploring human phenotypic variation, especially in understanding why hair and skin exhibit such diverse characteristics worldwide.
Lasisi explains that her interest in studying human skin and hair began during her undergraduate study in archaeology and anthropology at the University of Cambridge.
The distribution of skin color around the world, particularly in relation to UV radiation, intrigued her and guided her toward biological anthropology.
Feltman highlights the importance of understanding the genetic basis behind the diverse varieties of human pigmentation and hair characteristics.
Lasisi's research seeks to uncover the evolutionary processes that contribute to human phenotypic variation, focusing particularly on hair and pigmentation.
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