September 2023 in “Animals” Genes linked to wool fineness in sheep have been identified.
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June 2005 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” Genetic variation in the androgen receptor gene mainly causes early-onset hair loss, with maternal inheritance playing a key role.
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April 2009 in “Human Genetics” A specific genetic mutation may increase male pattern baldness risk, especially in Europeans.
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March 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Genetic marker rs12558842 strongly linked to male hair loss.
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April 2009 in “PLOS ONE” No clear link between androgen receptor variation and hair loss, but more research needed.