The Biology And Genetics Of Curly Hair

    March 2017 in “ Experimental Dermatology ”
    Gillian E. Westgate, Rebecca S. Ginger, Martin R. Green
    Studysummary This review discusses the genetic and biological factors influencing hair curliness, revealing strong links to specific protein variations, and reports no new clinical results.
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