Tag: genetics
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The Mystery DNA Of Redheads Finally Explained
It’s a trait that naturally presents itself in only 2% of the population, it can generate its own vitamin D with little sunlight, and it generally requires more anesthesia than other hair colors. Red hair has always been a source of fascination to humanity, especially because it is so scarce. Moreover, redheads age differently than…
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Harvesting Your Health: Freezing Stem Cells To Stay Young
Stem cells are cells that have not yet differentiated into particular types of cell; they are capable of giving rise to indefinitely more cells of the same type. As your body incurs damage throughout your life, it sends these cells to the damaged parts to begin repair. Unfortunately, as you undergo senescence, or biological aging,…