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Evolutionary biologist explains human tanning and cavity causes

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An evolutionary biologist explains two common human biological responses: tanning and cavities. Tanning is an emergency reaction to UV damage, involving DNA triggering melanin production, though it offers minimal protection. Cavities, the most prevalent health issue globally, are linked to modern human practices like farming and sugar consumption, exacerbated by oral bacteria. AI

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Evolutionary biologist explains human tanning and cavity causes

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Scott Travers, Contributor ·

    Why Do Humans Tan? An Evolutionary Biologist Explains (Hint: It’s An Emergency Response)

    A tan is your skin’s emergency response to UV damage. Learn how DNA damage triggers melanin, why a tan barely protects you and why evolution built it anyway.

  2. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Scott Travers, Contributor ·

    Why Do Humans Get So Many Cavities? An Evolutionary Biologist Explains

    Untreated tooth decay is Earth’s most common health condition. A biologist explains how farming, sugar and oral bacteria made cavities a modern human problem.

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