baldness gene

Inheriting Male Pattern Baldness

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
The prevalent thinking about baldness is that men inherit their hair, or lack of it, from their mother's father. However this doesn't explain the many men whose heads look like their own fathers'. Researchers have now identified a new gene variation associated with early hair loss that can be inherited from ...Continue reading »

Genetic cause of Male Pattern Baldness

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
Recent research projects for male pattern baldness have  focused on locating the specific genes which initiate  baldness in men.  The research shows that it is not just one gene, but a number of interacting genetic triggers which increase the chances of male pattern baldness appearing. The latest research has identified ...Continue reading »

How, in the evolutionary scheme of things does baldness benefit men?

Monday, November 17th, 2008
Baldness is genetic, so why has this gene been present for generation after generation? What's the advantage? Continue reading »