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'Human evolution didn't slow down; we were just missing the signal': Large DNA study reveals natural selection led to more redheads and less male-pattern baldness

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'Human evolution didn't slow down; we were just missing the signal': Large DNA study reveals natural selection led to more redheads and less male-pattern baldness Over the past 10,000 years, evolution in West Eurasia has been selecting for light skin, red hair and resistance to HIV and leprosy in humans, according to a new study. Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to y...
**STEELMAN:** This study presents a compelling case that human evolution has continued robustly in recent millennia, challenging the assumption that modern humans are largely static in genetic terms. The use of a large dataset and a novel statistical method strengthens the claim that natural selection has actively shaped traits like skin pigmentation, disease resistance, and even hair color. The transparency of the data and methods invites further scrutiny and replication, which is a hallmark of...