Red hair gene variation drives up skin cancer mutations

Posted by on July 12, 2016 3:55 pm
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For the first time, researchers have proven that gene variants associated with red hair, pale skin and freckles are linked to a higher number of genetic mutations in skin cancers. The burden of mutations associated with these variants is comparable to an extra 21 years of sun exposure in people without this variant.

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