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genetics

[juh-net-iks] / dʒəˈnɛt ɪks /






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More recently, researchers in Germany have investigated the genetics of female pattern hair loss, which typically involves hair loss at the top of the head.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Their long isolation appears to have allowed them to develop unique physical traits, songs, and genetics.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

But research has also identified multiple genetic profiles and biological pathways common to autism and mood disorders, and it’s likely that both conditions are at least partially the result of family genetics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

In an editorial published in a Japanese medical journal, Erika Hishida, a doctor at Japan’s Dokkyo Medical University, said age, body mass and genetics could be among the factors that explain the increased risk.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

When I talked to Susan Hsu, now a director of medical genetics at the American Red Cross, she told me that working with McKusick on HeLa cells was a highlight of her career.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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