Fish gene sheds light on human skin color variation mystery

The genetic determination of human skin color is one of biology's enduring mysteries. With help from a common aquarium pet and a recently released online database of human genetic variation, a collaborative team of Penn State researchers has found what could be the most important skin color gene identified to date.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news9122.html">Fish gene sheds light on human skin color variation mystery</a></p> <p>The genetic determination of human skin color is one of biology's enduring mysteries. With help from a common aquarium pet and a recently released online database of human genetic variation, a collaborative team of Penn State researchers has found what could be the most important skin color gene identified to date. </p>