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December 2015 in “Nature Genetics” Mutations in TBX3 cause horses to have more even hair color instead of Dun camouflage.
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August 2023 in “Cell Genomics” The Tyrolean Iceman had mostly Anatolian farmer ancestry and traits like darker skin and a risk for certain health issues.
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July 2023 in “Forensic science international. Genetics” Hair protein analysis might help identify a person's ethnicity, sex, and age in forensics.
Migrant and minority communities face higher rates of alopecia due to genetic, environmental, and cultural factors, needing better healthcare access and culturally aware treatments.
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Mutations in specific genes cause different types of ectodermal dysplasias.
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November 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Cosmetic procedures generally improve social interactions and self-esteem, especially for women.
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March 2002 in “Body & Society” The document concludes that cosmetic surgery is still mainly a practice for women and the gender gap in this field is expected to continue.
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January 2018 in “Scholar Commons (University of South Carolina)” Create safe, inclusive choir spaces for transgender singers with supportive language and programming.
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