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    GlossaryTransgenic Mice (Genetically Modified Mice)

    mice with altered genomes to study specific gene effects

    Transgenic mice, also known as genetically modified mice, are mice that have had their genomes altered through the introduction of foreign DNA. This genetic modification allows researchers to study the effects of specific genes on development, physiology, and disease, making them invaluable tools in biomedical research.

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      community Hair loss research is a money grab

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      Hair loss is linked to DHT, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being common but not definitive. Economic interests influence research, and there is potential for new treatments like PP405 and RU58841.

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      The conversation suggests that changing diet and lifestyle has little to no effect on male pattern baldness (MPB), which is largely determined by genetics. Some individuals noted personal improvements in hair condition with healthier diets, but the consensus is that diet alone cannot prevent or reverse MPB.