The Biology of Hair Diversity

    January 2013 in “ International Journal of Cosmetic Science ”
    Gillian Westgate, Natalia V. Botchkareva, Desmond J. Tobin
    Studysummary This review explores genetic and lifestyle factors influencing hair diversity and reports no new findings, calling attention to the potential for future discoveries in genetic and epigenetic research.
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