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Genetic Prediction of Male Pattern Baldness

2016-08-30

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Male pattern baldness can have substantial psychosocial effects, and it has been phenotypically linked to adverse health outcomes such as prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease. We explored the genetic architecture of the trait using data from over 52,000 male participants of UK Biobank, aged 40-69 years. We identified over 250 independent novel genetic loci associated with severe hair loss. By developing a pr...

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a646b07d-14c7-539c-8657-2353944860be
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10.1101/072306
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