PLoS Genet February 2017 PMID 28196072

Genetic prediction of male pattern baldness.

Saskia P Hagenaars, W David Hill, Sarah E Harris, Stuart J Ritchie, Gail Davies, David C Liewald, Catharine R Gale, David J Porteous, Ian J Deary, Riccardo E Marioni

Mentions

157
Peak: 3 in Mar 2023
across 6 sources since Mar 2019

Extended reach

76,104
potential audience

Total likes

1,712

Video views

50,250

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions highlight the importance of identifying numerous genetic markers linked to baldness and recognize the study as a significant step forward, using words like 'important' and 'excited,' which reflect a positive tone and genuine interest. While some posts critique the prediction’s limitations, others emphasize its potential influence on future genetic research.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the study, with some expressing cautious optimism about its potential.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, with mentions of the research's relevance and excitement around its findings.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts reference details about the genetic markers and implications, indicating a decent level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that the research could influence future studies and applications, though broad societal impact remains tentative.

Abstract in brief

  • This study analyzed the genetics behind male pattern baldness using data from over 52,000 men in the UK Biobank, finding over 250 genetic areas linked to severe hair loss.
  • They developed a genetic prediction tool using common genetic variants that can effectively distinguish men with no hair loss from those with severe hair loss, with fairly high accuracy.
  • The findings could help identify men at risk for hair loss and provide potential targets for future genetic-based treatments.]

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Benice
@btc_qnt_tao · X

@yoursimmo @AlexSWalls Disingenuous BS, Sir. "Whereas accurate predictions for an individual are still relatively crude, of those with a genetic score in the top 10% of the distribution, 58% reported moderate-to-severe hair loss." From https://t.co/7Z4I3JwxpQ

Mar 3, 2025 · 28 likes · 563 followers View post →
Francisco J. Villena
@villena_francis · X

En clases de genética suelen simplificarse los orígenes de algunos fenotipos para facilitar su comprensión y estudio, pero no existe un solo gen que desencadene la alopecia ¡Hay más de 200 marcadores repartidos por nuestro genoma!

Dec 10, 2020 · 5 likes · 1,087 followers View post →
Tina Rodwell #TeamPatient
@TinaRodwell1 · X

@TomKindlon @nancyblakefoa This is one of the research papers done in the UK funded by MRC and they use the biobank. There was a long list of funded research when I asked for the information I think @johnthejack has some of the information but it is a pain to look through https://t.co/kalw1pDRw8 https://t.co/UuDXZ3x1na

Aug 19, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 3,406 followers View post →
てつモナス
@shiome_sato · X

先生とハゲに関係する遺伝子はX染色体上にあるって話してて、探してみた。男子は母方の家系の頭頂部を見ていこうな https://t.co/nGvyaFgyia

Mar 24, 2019 · 2 likes · 97 followers View post →
European Journal of Human Genetics
@ejhg_journal · X

Genetic prediction of male pattern baldness https://t.co/YbBtcwkBhz

Mar 12, 2023 · 1 like · 2 shares · 7,567 followers View post →
European Journal of Human Genetics
@ejhg_journal · X

RT @ejhg_journal: Genetic prediction of male pattern baldness https://t.co/YbBtcwkBhz

Mar 13, 2023 · 2 shares · 7,567 followers View post →

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Benice
@btc_qnt_tao · X

@yoursimmo @AlexSWalls Disingenuous BS, Sir. "Whereas accurate predictions for an individual are still relatively crude, of those with a genetic score in the top 10% of the distribution, 58% reported moderate-to-severe hair loss." From https://t.co/7Z4I3JwxpQ

Mar 3, 2025 · 28 likes · 563 followers View post →
CDD Hub
@HubCdd · X

Excited to share that my recent #OpenAccess article is among the most viewed papers in #PLOS Genetics in 2022. Read the article at https://t.co/fJOuEquYw8

Sep 4, 2023 · 2 followers View post →
@UCCGenetics
@UCCGenetics1 · X

An important study for many men out there, genetic prediction of male pattern baldness @ejhg_journal https://t.co/gWCFuB5tn4

Mar 31, 2023 · 46 followers View post →
European Journal of Human Genetics
@ejhg_journal · X

RT @ejhg_journal: Genetic prediction of male pattern baldness https://t.co/YbBtcwkBhz

Mar 13, 2023 · 2 shares · 7,567 followers View post →
European Journal of Human Genetics
@ejhg_journal · X

Genetic prediction of male pattern baldness https://t.co/YbBtcwkBhz

Mar 12, 2023 · 1 like · 2 shares · 7,567 followers View post →
Francisco J. Villena
@villena_francis · X

En clases de genética suelen simplificarse los orígenes de algunos fenotipos para facilitar su comprensión y estudio, pero no existe un solo gen que desencadene la alopecia ¡Hay más de 200 marcadores repartidos por nuestro genoma!

Dec 10, 2020 · 5 likes · 1,087 followers View post →
Alish Palmos
@alishpalmos · X

RT @StuartJRitchie: Our paper on the genetics of baldness is out NOW!! Here are all the male authors of the paper, in order of baldness: ht…

Sep 18, 2020 · 207 shares · 447 followers View post →
motherofaliens
@agirlandme · X

RT @TinaRodwell1: @TomKindlon @nancyblakefoa This is one of the research papers done in the UK funded by MRC and they use the biobank. Ther…

Aug 19, 2019 · 1 share · 4,645 followers View post →
Tina Rodwell #TeamPatient
@TinaRodwell1 · X

@TomKindlon @nancyblakefoa This is one of the research papers done in the UK funded by MRC and they use the biobank. There was a long list of funded research when I asked for the information I think @johnthejack has some of the information but it is a pain to look through https://t.co/kalw1pDRw8 https://t.co/UuDXZ3x1na

Aug 19, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 3,406 followers View post →
schall.haley
@schall_haley · X

Genetic prediction of male pattern baldness ⁦@Unkbiol106LF⁩ #106Week11LFS19 https://t.co/AHa2UrbhIg

Mar 31, 2019 · 2 followers View post →
てつモナス
@shiome_sato · X

先生とハゲに関係する遺伝子はX染色体上にあるって話してて、探してみた。男子は母方の家系の頭頂部を見ていこうな https://t.co/nGvyaFgyia

Mar 24, 2019 · 2 likes · 97 followers View post →