How a genetic quirk makes hair naturally blond
Enhancer DNA controls pigment gene from afar
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BASIS FOR BLONDNESS Some people’s blond hair is due to a genetic variant located far from any gene. The variant affects activity of a gene that helps control pigmentation.
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