Natural selection favoured red hair gene in Europe over last 10,000 yrs: Study

A study on ancient DNA from nearly 16,000 people over last 10,000 years in West Eurasia revealed that natural selection favoured genes such as red hair, light skin tone, and lower body fat. Scientists identified 479 genetic variants seeming to have been favoured. A previous study found people with red hair and fair skin can produce vitamin D more efficiently.