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Small Genetic Change Responsible For Blond Hair

Posted by samzenpus on from the towheaded-child dept.

sciencehabit (1205606) writes "For all those brunettes wishing they were naturally blond, a small genetic change could have made all the difference. Scientists have found that replacing one of DNA's four letters at a key spot in the genome shifts a particular gene's activity and leads to fairer hair. Not only does the work provide a molecular basis for flaxen locks, but it also demonstrates how changes in segments of DNA that control genes, not just changes in genes themselves, are important to what an organism looks like."

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  1. MUTANTS AMONG US! by captain_nifty · · Score: 5, Funny

    Although their powers are not very impressive.

  2. Blonde Scientists? by ArhcAngel · · Score: 5, Funny

    Scientists have found that replacing one of DNA's four letters

    DNA is only three letters.

    --
    "A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky dangerous animals and you know it." - K
    1. Re:Blonde Scientists? by TWX · · Score: 3, Funny

      It would almost be worthwhile to work helpdesk again, if I could answer Patrick Stewart when he calls because his broadband is down...

      "Mr. Stewart, if you look at the front of your cablemodem, you'll see five lights..."

      --
      Do not look into laser with remaining eye.
  3. Re:gene linked to intelligence? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    Perhaps the Triple Nine needs to learn use a browser with a spellchecker?

    And are you a member of Mensa by any chance?

  4. Let the jokes begin by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

    A blonde woman was speeding down the road in her little red sports car and was pulled over by a woman police officer who was also a blonde.

    The blonde cop asked to see the blondes' driver's license. She dug through her purse and was getting progressively more agitated.

    "What does it look like?" she finally asked.

    The policewoman replied, "It's square and it has your picture on it."

    The driver finally found a square mirror in her purse, looked at it and handed it to the policewoman. "Here it is," she said.

    The blonde officer looked at the mirror, then handed it back saying, "OK, you can go. I didn't realize you were a cop."