Re: The role of radioactivity in evolution

Thank you Tim Tyler,

This sounds interesting, what is the evidence that this is indeed the
case?

Anders


Tim Tyler wrote:
an.rasmussen@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

I am taking part in a very persisten discussion regarding the role of
radioactive radiation in evolution. My claim has been that radiation
exists everywhere, that radiation can affect our DNA, and therefore,
that the radioactivity around us could potentially have played a
significant role in evolution. What do you all think about this.

Radiation is the main reason people whose ancestors lived in Africa
look so different from northerners.

> My opponent (not a creationist), wants to see evidence that radiation can
really affect DNA under normal circumstances i.e. not just when we live
next to a nuclear power plant. What would you respond to this.

It seems to have affected the DNA of the African folk.
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