Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have discovered key insights into the molecular basis of skin color variations among African populations. Their findings, published in Nature Genetics, ...

A new study charts the genetics of skin, hair and eye color in Europe over 45,000 years. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

(Special to The Root) — Skin color is one of our most important biological traits. Its many shades evolved as humans moved far and wide into regions with different intensities of sunlight. Skin color ...

Known scientifically as ephelides, freckles are small, pigmented spots on the skin that are more noticeable in individuals with lighter skin, said Danilo C. Del Campo, M.D., FAAD, a board-certified ...

In an effort to combat the increasingly divisive nature of our society and unlearn prejudices, the university will be hosting internationally-recognized biological anthropologist Dr. Nina Jablonski at ...

Penn State researchers spent 15 years working with the Kalinago people in the Caribbean to better understand the genetics underpinning skin tone in people without significant European ancestry.

Freckles found on the face are often considered cute in our society and can make someone stand out. Why do certain people have them, though, while others don’t? And what are freckles, anyway? To find ...

Sarah Tishkoff Of the University of Pennsylvania led a collaborative team of researchers who have discovered key insights into the molecular basis of skin color differences among Africans. “There’s so ...