Debunking Xangsane PT 2: The physical similarities between Europeans and Middle Easterners are due to shared genes not convergent evolution.

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"The relatively high frequencies of the derived allele in Central Asian, Middle Eastern, and North Africa seem likely to be due to gene flow with European populations. Similarly, the presence of the derived allele (albeit at low frequencies) in some sub-Saharan African populations may be due to recent gene flow from European and Central Asian populations."

Genetic Evidence for the Convergent Evolution of Light Skin in Europeans and East Asians

Abstract. Human skin pigmentation shows a strong positive correlation with ultraviolet radiation intensity, suggesting that variation in skin color is, at

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Comparisons between Middle Easterners and Eastern Eurasians/Melanesians aren't valid because the genetic differences between Europeans and Middle Easterners aren't high and the differences between Europeans and Eastern Eurasians/Melanesians ARE.

It's also why stupid terms like "white passing" in reference to "non-European" Western Eurasians make no sense on a genetic basis. They share a substantial proportion of the SAME SPECIFIC GENES. YOU CANNOT PASS AS YOURSELF.

Most people don't know shit about genetic relationships between human populations. If you truly believe the genetic differences between Europe and the Middle East are akin to that of Europe and Eastern Eurasia or even more stupidly, Europe and Melanesia, then you might need to seek professional help.