Getting To The Roots Of Hair Loss

Courtesy ScienceDaily Tue, 02/26/2008 - 19:00

Scientists have identified a gene that is responsible for a rare hereditary form of hair loss. The newly identified receptor plays a role in hair growth.

Researchers now hope that their research findings will lead to new therapies that will work with various forms of hair loss.

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