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Large-Scale Genome-Wide Meta-Analysis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Suggests Shared Genetic Architecture for Different Diagnosis Criteria

research Large-Scale Genome-Wide Meta-Analysis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Suggests Shared Genetic Architecture for Different Diagnosis Criteria

308 citations, December 2018 in “PLOS Genetics”

The research found that PCOS has common genetic factors regardless of how it is diagnosed and is linked to metabolic and reproductive issues.

research Six Novel Susceptibility Loci for Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia and Their Unexpected Association with Common Diseases

87 citations, May 2012 in “PLOS Genetics”

Six new genetic regions linked to early hair loss also connect to Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer, possibly leading to new treatments.

research Multi-Ancestry Tandem Repeat Association Study of Hair Color Using Exome-Wide Sequencing

February 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”

Tandem repeats significantly influence hair color, especially darker shades, across different ancestries.

research Improving Human Forensics Through Advances in Genetics, Genomics, and Molecular Biology

383 citations, February 2011 in “Nature Reviews Genetics”

DNA profiling in forensics has improved, but predicting physical traits and ancestry from DNA has limitations and requires ethical consideration.

research The Current Landscape for Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: Legal, Ethical, and Policy Issues

244 citations, September 2008 in “Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics”

The document concludes that the fast-growing direct-to-consumer genetic testing market lacks sufficient regulation, posing risks to consumers due to questionable test quality and accuracy.

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community Using 23andme to insight minoxidil response / SULT1A1 activity

in Minoxidil 10 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses using 23andme to determine if someone might respond well to minoxidil for hair loss treatment, and mentions the user's personal experience with micro-needling and minoxidil.

community back when I would frequent this subreddit a lot I used to see a lot of negativity. As someone who has moved on I felt it was time to come back and offer some hope.

28 upvotes 6 years ago

A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil, which caused side effects and didn't yield satisfactory results. They eventually shaved their head, found it liberating, and encouraged others to embrace baldness.

community NBC News: Finasteride is increasingly being prescribed even before baldness begins

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 360 upvotes 5 months ago

Finasteride is increasingly prescribed to young men to prevent hair loss, with many users expressing regret for not starting sooner. The conversation highlights the preference for Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil over other treatments.

community Y'all ever watch older movies?

in Chat 63 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation reflects on how hair loss was portrayed in older movies as a natural part of aging, contrasting with today's media where balding is less visible due to treatments like finasteride and hair transplants. Participants also discuss the difference in societal attitudes towards hair loss and appearance in past generations compared to the present.

community Dude had better hair at over 100 years of age than many of us at 20

in Satire 1450 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss discussion mentions Native Americans' resistance to male pattern baldness and lack of facial hair. Users discuss genetics, sun exposure, and potential treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

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