Do we know the origin of lactose intolerance/tolerance in the human genome?

Subject: Do we know the origin of lactose intolerance/tolerance in the human genome?

Date: Mon Feb 12 11:36:29 2001
Posted by Suzanne
Grade level: teacher/prof School: Williamsville South HS
City: Williamsville State/Province: NY Country: Erie
Area of science: Genetics
ID: 981995789.Ge

Message:


My colleagues and I were discussing lactose intolerance in humans and were 
wondering if human beings were initially lactose intolerant and then became 
tolerant - or vice versa.  Is there a genetic link via ethnic background to 
lactose intolerance?  Thank you!!

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