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June 1998 in “Clinical Genetics” Ambras syndrome's genetic cause is unknown, as it isn't linked to androgen levels.
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March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” November 2020 in “UNC Libraries” Seven new genetic risk areas for prostate cancer were found.
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April 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Celsr1 gene is crucial for normal hair patterning in mice.
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