Signatures of adaptation in myopia-related genes on the sunlight exposure hypothesis
Abstract Background Myopia is a common eye disorder that results from gene-environment interactions. The prevalence of myopia varies across populations, and exposure to bright sunlight may prevent its development. We hypothesize that local adaptation to light environments during human migration play...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Physiological Anthropology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40101-023-00341-4 |