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‘Redheads more likely to get Melanoma according to latest research’

  • September 10, 2013
  • Posted by: Chiara
  • Category: News
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According to QLD scientists, redheads are 100 times more likely to develop the killer skin cancer – Melanoma.
Due to a particular gene mutation MC1R. This is responsible for the red hair colour and also predisposes the DNA in skin cells to sun damage.
Approximately 70% of Australian’s are affected by this gene.
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