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April 2021 in “BMC Medical Genomics” Certain gene variants can influence acne risk and severity.
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Geography affects skin microbiome more than genetics, but genetics still play a role.
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September 2020 in “Leonardo” The exhibition made people think about ethics and society in relation to biotech advances.
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January 2017 in “BMC Medical Genetics” A new CDH3 gene mutation was found in a Spanish patient with sparse hair and eye issues.
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