In the News – Hair Loss Gene Found?

Snippet from the article:

Researchers in Japan have identified a gene that appears to determine cyclical hair loss in mice and believe it may also be responsible for hair loss, or alopecia, in people.

In a report published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the scientists described how they generated a line of mice that were lacking in the Sox21 gene.

Read the full article: Scientists identify gene that may explain hair loss

I’m sure there will be much more information announced about this, as hair loss is a billion dollar industry and companies will be trying to figure out ways to use this new find to their advantage. So far though, this has only been shown to be valid in mice and “could” be the case for humans, as well.

Here’s some past hair loss genetics news:

• In the News – Tracking Down the Hair Loss Genes
• In the News – Other Takes on the Hair Loss Gene Findings
• Gene Identified to Solve Hair Loss?
• Baldness Gene Identified?