Variants of the melanocyte–stimulating hormone receptor gene are associated with red hair and fair skin in humans

1995/11/01 by Paloma Valverde, Eugene Healy, Ian J. Jackson +4 · 14 citations
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Medicine · Nursing · #Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques #Skin Protection and Aging #melanin and skin pigmentation

paper · doi:10.1038/ng1195-328

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