Genome-Wide Association Study in Japanese Females Identifies Fifteen Novel Skin-Related Trait Associations

    June 2018 in “ Scientific reports ”
    Chihiro Endo, Todd A. Johnson, Ryoko Morino … Makoto Kawashima
    Studysummary This study identified novel genetic associations with skin phenotypes such as age-spots, freckles, and hair characteristics in Japanese women, providing insights into the genetic basis of these traits.
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