Red hair gene variation drives up skin cancer mutations - Medical Xpress

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Red hair gene variation drives up skin cancer mutations Medical Xpress Melanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain — this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0. For the first time, researchers at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and University of Leeds have proved that gene ... Scientists closer to understanding why red hair genes increase skin cancer riskThe Guardian Redheads DO burn more easily: Carrying the 'ginger gene' is as dangerous to skin as 21 YEARS of sun exposureDaily Mail Hidden red hair gene a skin cancer riskBBC News Mirror.co.uk -GlobalPost -Evening Standard all 8 news articles »

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