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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for skin
  1. Are moles determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... are very common, especially in people with fair skin. Moles are overgrowths of skin cells called melanocytes, but the genetic factors involved ... In rare cases, the most serious type of skin cancer (called melanoma ) may develop in this type ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/moles - Genetics
  2. How is genetic testing done?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... are performed on a sample of blood, hair, skin, amniotic fluid (the fluid that surrounds a fetus ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/testing/procedure - Genetics
  3. Are fingerprints determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... s fingerprints are based on the patterns of skin ridges (called dermatoglyphs) on the pads of the ... control the development of the various layers of skin, as well as the muscles, fat, and blood ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/fingerprints - Genetics
  4. Is eye color determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... Some of these genes are also involved in skin and hair coloring. Genes with reported roles in ... called oculocutaneous albinism affects the pigmentation of the skin and hair in addition to the eyes. Affected ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/eyecolor - Genetics
  5. Is hair color determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... Several of these genes contribute to eye and skin color, but the exact role they play in ... identifies novel alleles associated with hair color and skin pigmentation. PLoS Genet. 2008 May 16;4(5): ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/haircolor - Genetics
  6. Is gene therapy available to treat my disorder?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... disorder called Leber congenital amaurosis , a form of skin cancer known as melanoma , and a genetic muscle ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/therapy/availability - Genetics