Lactase Persistence

+Lactase Persistence is a remarkable human adaptation, allowing adults to digest [Lactose](/wiki/lactose), the sugar in milk. This ability, uncommon in most [Mammals](/wiki/mammals) after weaning, arose from a genetic mutation. It is strongly linked to populations with a long history of [Dairy Farming](/wiki/dairy_farming).

+## See also

+- [Lactose Intolerance](/wiki/lactose_intolerance)

+- [Human Evolution](/wiki/human_evolution)

+- [Genetics](/wiki/genetics)