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Hair Color of Unknown Offenders Is No Longer a Secret
January 3, 2011 — The hair color of an unknown perpetrator who has committed a crime will soon no longer be a secret for forensic investigators. Scientists have discovered that DNA can be used to predict people's ... > full story -
Genetic Basis of Alopecia Areata -- One of Most Common Causes of Hair Loss
June 30, 2010 — Researchers have uncovered eight genes that underpin alopecia areata, one of the most common causes of hair loss. Since many of the genes are also implicated in other autoimmune diseases, including ... > full story -
Gene That Regulates Hair Growth Identified
April 15, 2010 — Activation of the gene Lhx2 leads to increased hair growth. The findings partly refute earlier research results in the ... > full story -
New Gene in Hair Loss Identified
April 14, 2010 — Scientists have identified a new gene involved in hair growth. This discovery may affect future research and treatments for male pattern baldness and other forms of hair ... > full story -
Laser Hair Removal: No Training Required?
April 12, 2010 — Canada needs minimum training standards for laser hair removal operators, as currently anyone, trained or not, can legally operate a laser machine for hair removal in Canada, states an editorial in ... > full story -
Dermatologists Can Help Women Win the Fight Against Common Forms of Hair Loss
March 6, 2010 — For many women, unexplained hair loss can take a significant psychological toll on their overall quality of life. From altering their hairstyle to hide a thinning part to scaling back their hair care ... > full story -
Protein N-WASP Helps Hair Growth
January 11, 2010 — Various human skin disorders are associated with aberrant regulation of the cytoskeleton (the scaffolding that supports the cell). This is because many physiological processes in the skin, including ... > full story -
Why Hair Turns Gray Is No Longer A Gray Area: Our Hair Bleaches Itself As We Grow Older
February 23, 2009 — Wash away your gray? Maybe. Scientists have now solved a mystery that has perplexed humans throughout the ages: why we turn gray. These researchers show that going gray is caused by a massive build ... > full story -
Fat Synthesizing Enzyme Is Key To Healthy Skin And Hair
February 13, 2009 — Scientists have found that an enzyme associated with the synthesis of fat in the body is also an element in healthy skin and ... > full story -
Important New Hair-Loss Gene Discovered
October 12, 2008 — Scientists have discovered an important hair-loss gene. In 2005, these scientists had already characterized the first hair-loss gene inherited through the maternal line, which explained why hair-loss ... > full story
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