Sci Rep November 2021 PMID 34795370

Further insight into the global variability of the OCA2-HERC2 locus for human pigmentation from multiallelic markers.

Philippe Suarez, Karine Baumer, Diana Hall

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The discussion demonstrates moderate interest through sharing the article and referencing previous studies, with the tone being informational and slightly analytical. The comment about scientific studies from 2021 hints at ongoing debates or evidence in this area, while reposting the article's title suggests an intent to inform or promote awareness without strong emotional or controversial language.

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The discussion shows moderate interest, especially with the comment sharing the study and the repost of the article's title, indicating curiosity about genetic variability and pigmentation.

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Abstract in brief

This study investigates the genetic variation in the OCA2HERC2 region, which significantly influences human eye color, by analyzing highly variable microsatellite markers in over 3000 people worldwide.
The results show large differences in allele frequencies among Europeans, East Asians, and Africans, with certain markers and haplotypes closely associated with blue and brown eye predictions, especially around the key SNP rs12913832.
The findings highlight the usefulness of multiallelic microsatellite markers in understanding genetic diversity and identifying variants linked to eye color, supporting their potential role alongside other forensic and genetic tools.]

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Detta ✡️

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@jaalther @smith_john64442 @narwhaldevil95 Not having a go, I just know that people have their own set belief systems. Plus, I can show you lots of scientific studies like this one from 2021 that confirms this. Either you believe it or you don’t and that’s completely fine https://t.co/kh4Z7To1nP https://t.co/V4iYthn0bx

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roger smith

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RT @smithie1: Further insight into the global variability of the OCA2-HERC2 locus for human pigmentation from multiallelic markers https:/…

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