Am J Hum Biol January 2013 PMID 22411106

Predicting Homo pigmentation phenotype through genomic data: from Neanderthal to James Watson.

Caio C S Cerqueira, Vanessa R Paixão-Côrtes, Francis M B Zambra, Francisco M Salzano, Tábita Hünemeier, Maria-Cátira Bortolini

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a broad interest in the genetic prediction of pigmentation, with some posts emphasizing the forensic and archaeological relevance, such as how the data reveal dark skin and hair in Neanderthals, and others joking about popular culture topics like redheads. The tone varies from scientific to casual, showing both curiosity and entertainment, which contributes to the overall perception of the research’s importance and relevance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the research's findings, especially regarding the genetic basis of pigmentation and its implications for understanding ancient humans.

InterestHigh interest

The varied comments, from mentions of genetics, forensic applications, and prehistoric insights, show high curiosity and engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific parts of the study, debate about Neanderthal phenotypes, and share media, indicating moderate to deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the scientific and cultural significance of the research, especially around heritage, ancestry, and forensic uses, suggesting a notable impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates how accurately we can predict human skin, hair, eye color, and freckles from genetic data, comparing predictions to actual observations in modern and prehistoric individuals.
  • The results show a high accuracy for freckles (91%) and relatively lower accuracy for hair (44%) and eye color (36%), suggesting some traits are easier to predict genetically than others.
  • This research is significant because it is one of the first to analyze a large number of genetic markers for phenotype prediction, which could benefit forensic science and the study of ancient human remains.]

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will
@willthesuncard · X

Kayla? https://t.co/BqBQIOH1hP

Aug 27, 2022 · 3 likes · 171 followers View post →
CRZYRedHead2018
@CRZYRedHead2018 · X

https://t.co/AN08KG5i8i

Apr 26, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 6,081 followers View post →
David Cable
@DavidCable13 · X

Watch "A Little Neanderthal Work-in-Progress" on YouTube https://t.co/d0uiw6hKSn

Jul 17, 2021 · 1 like · 2,472 followers View post →
Boddhisatva Bombadil
@eschatomaton · X

@JamesCa79469727 @DPMiles42 @amckenzie4 @TomBjorklundArt What makes you think Neanderthal phenotype was “homogenous,” Firstname Bunchofnumbers? https://t.co/sK4VOi5Mpf

Dec 24, 2020 · 1 like · 538 followers View post →
Ancestral Whispers
@Sulkalmakh · X

@WargarW They descend, for the most part, from Cro-Magnons. The Neanderthals were far from Nordic looking, anatomically. As far as their pigmentation is concerned, there were red and brown haired, as well as tawny skinned Neanderthals. https://t.co/u7r2TAJKFI https://t.co/RtgMtF38an

May 29, 2020 · 27,872 followers View post →
rmack2x
@rmack2x · X

Meanwhile, Redheads.. https://t.co/MblGazH3rk

Aug 1, 2021 · 16,057 followers View post →

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CapitalStep
@CapitalStep · X

https://t.co/RYKhm8iPcq #gingersareblack

Sep 7, 2025 · 434 followers View post →
Catty
@friocarrieo · X

RT @CRZYRedHead2018: https://t.co/AN08KG5i8i

Apr 27, 2024 · 1 share · 3,206 followers View post →
CRZYRedHead2018
@CRZYRedHead2018 · X

https://t.co/AN08KG5i8i

Apr 26, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 6,081 followers View post →
José Pinto ✝️ Cristão Novo
@2dedostesta5 · X

@djidjimidjiii “effect of a large number of genetics markers for phenotype prediction. The approach could be useful for forensic applications, as well as for the determination of possible phenotypes of extinct prehistoric individuals.” https://t.co/qkJgM3ix8D

Mar 19, 2024 · 27 followers View post →
#TheSpiderHunter - Black History Is Important!
@Arthur59611540 · X

The data show that Neanderthals and Denisovans, mostly the latter, had dark skin, dark hair, and dark eyes. Predicting Homo Pigmentation Phenotype Through Genomic Data: From Neanderthal to James Watson https://t.co/zXECrVucrP https://t.co/18fvUb51mx

Dec 4, 2022 · 4,108 followers View post →
#TheSpiderHunter - Black History Is Important!
@Arthur59611540 · X

Some scientists believe that the Neanderthal and Cro Magnon (right) had fair complexions or light skin. Neanderthals living in the Middle East region had dark skin. https://t.co/zXECrVMlFX https://t.co/VHowirQ9cx

Nov 15, 2022 · 4,108 followers View post →
will
@willthesuncard · X

Kayla? https://t.co/BqBQIOH1hP

Aug 27, 2022 · 3 likes · 171 followers View post →
Isaac Clarke
@IsaacClarkeFNaF · X

@makivrse https://t.co/STVl1Bg62W

Nov 24, 2021 · 146 followers View post →
rmack2x
@rmack2x · X

Meanwhile, Redheads.. https://t.co/MblGazH3rk

Aug 1, 2021 · 16,057 followers View post →
David Cable
@DavidCable13 · X

Watch "A Little Neanderthal Work-in-Progress" on YouTube https://t.co/d0uiw6hKSn

Jul 17, 2021 · 1 like · 2,472 followers View post →
Jason Davis
@JasonDa96836730 · X

https://t.co/q8bCK0xIZc

Jun 29, 2021 · 14 followers View post →
Jason Davis
@JasonDa96836730 · X

The Truth About Gingers https://t.co/q8bCK0xIZc via @YouTube

May 7, 2021 · 14 followers View post →
Boddhisatva Bombadil
@eschatomaton · X

@JamesCa79469727 @DPMiles42 @amckenzie4 @TomBjorklundArt What makes you think Neanderthal phenotype was “homogenous,” Firstname Bunchofnumbers? https://t.co/sK4VOi5Mpf

Dec 24, 2020 · 1 like · 538 followers View post →
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@marym0on · X

https://t.co/GwqalR4pI2

Jun 26, 2020 · 1,274 followers View post →
Ancestral Whispers
@Sulkalmakh · X

@WargarW They descend, for the most part, from Cro-Magnons. The Neanderthals were far from Nordic looking, anatomically. As far as their pigmentation is concerned, there were red and brown haired, as well as tawny skinned Neanderthals. https://t.co/u7r2TAJKFI https://t.co/RtgMtF38an

May 29, 2020 · 27,872 followers View post →
Kiefin The Green
@KiefinTheGreen · X

The Truth About Gingers https://t.co/HNySt7oVWZ via @YouTube123

Feb 28, 2020 · 684 followers View post →
Rouxdi Gras
@rouxgarou.bsky.social · Bluesky

HELLLOOOOO SCOTLAND! https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=235&v=QNJkcr7u2TY

Sep 14, 2015 View post →
Jens Notroff
@jensnotroff.com · Bluesky

Yesterday was @RedheadDay_UK? So, here's some "Truth About Gingers": https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=2&v=QNJkcr7u2TY (Paging @DrDonnaYates & @Anarchaeologist.)

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