Gene linked to breastfeeding may have boosted survival of earliest Americans - Science Magazine

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Gene linked to breastfeeding may have boosted survival of earliest Americans Science Magazine When the ancestors of Native Americans ventured across the Bering land bridge from today's Siberia to Alaska about 20,000 years ago, they struggled to get enough sunlight during the long, dark winters. Living so far north with scant sunshine should ... Breastfeeding changed tooth shape in pre-Native American peoplesZME Science A genetic mutation led to the growth of mammary ducts and shoveled teeth in Native AmericansThe TeCake Did last ice age affect breastfeeding in Native Americans?EurekAlert (press release) International Business Times -India International Times all 6 news articles »

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