Orangutans, mice, and horses are covered with it, but humans aren't. Why we have significantly less body hair than most other mammals has long remained a mystery. But a first-of-its-kind comparison of ...

Researchers have discovered a chromosomal mutation responsible for a very rare condition in which people grow excess hair all over their bodies. Investigators hope the finding ultimately will lead to ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This chart was used in the National ...

Our study suggests that it may also play a role," explained Sabrina Henne. "The genes CEPT1 and EIF3F are located in genetic regions that have not yet been associated with male-pattern hair loss. They ...

Hair loss happens to many people, including men and women, and a lot of the time, there's not a lot that can be done about it. Genetic clues that you'll be prone to hair loss are subject to a lot of ...