VDR gene methylation as a molecular adaption to light exposure: Historic, recent and genetic influences

ConclusionsDuration of early‐life light exposure and strength of recent irradiance, along with latitudinal genetic factors, influence degree of VDR gene methylation consistent with this epigenetic phenomenon being a molecular adaptation to variation in ambient light exposure. Findings contribute to our understanding of human biology.

Source: American Journal of Human Biology - March 1, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Emma L Beckett, Patrice Jones, Martin Veysey, Konsta Duesing, Charlotte Martin, John Furst, Zoe Yates, Nina G. Jablonski, George Chaplin, Mark Lucock Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research