Is Rice Domestication To Blame For Red-Faced Asians?

Red in the face. An Asian man having an alcohol flush reaction. Credit: Wikipedia

From Science Magazine:

If your face turns red after drinking just one glass of wine, blame ancient Chinese farmers. Researchers are reporting that the "Asian Flush" mutation cropped up just as rice was first being domesticated, and it may have protected early farmers from the harms of drinking too much. But some other scientists urge caution, saying that the dates may not match up.

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