Why do people have less melaninin their skin now than centuries ago?

Subject: Why do people have less melaninin their skin now than centuries ago?

Date: Mon Jun 21 08:52:01 1999
Posted by Shama Khan
Grade level: 10-12 School: Chatham Grammar School for Girls
City: Gillingham State/Province: Kent Country: England
Area of science: Evolution
ID: 929973121.Ev

Message:


Apparently people were originally black, although I'm not sure 
if this is true.  However, if it is, I do not understand how it 
is advantageous to have less melanin in the skin... please 
explain!!!!

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