The Twisting Tale of Woolly Hair: A Trait with Many Causes

January 2015 in “ Journal of medical genetics ”

Yuval Ramot, Abraham Zlotogorski

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Studysummary This review discusses the genetic basis of woolly hair syndrome and its potential link to heart disorders, highlighting recent discoveries of new molecular pathways and suggesting possible future treatment options.

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