Scientists have found genes that seven times increase the risk of baldness in men, according to the Air Force.

An international team of scientists conducted a study in which 5000 men participated, among whom were those who had already experienced hair loss, and those who had no such problems. Participants in the experiment were tested for DNA. As a result, experts have found two sites in the human genome that are responsible for baldness in a man, according to an Internet publication for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka. Net Based on the findings, every seventh man has both genetic variants. The study was published in the journal Nature Genetics. The possibility to anticipate hair loss at an early stage could increase the effectiveness of preventive treatment, experts say.

At the first stage of the study, scientists studied the genome of 500 men with a problem of baldness and 500 men who did not suffer from hair loss. Specialists from the University of Bradford found a difference in two genetic sites. One site was found in the androgen receptor gene, which was previously associated with male pattern baldness. The other site was in the 20 chromosome near the genes that were not known.

Chromosome 20 can be inherited from both mother and father. But women are much less likely to suffer from such a disease. Thanks to the results of the study, it will be possible to identify and prevent hair loss in advance, experts say..

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