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BMC Genomics August 2020 PMID 32758128

Exploring the possibility of predicting human head hair greying from DNA using whole-exome and targeted NGS data.

Ewelina Pośpiech, Magdalena Kukla-Bartoszek, Joanna Karłowska-Pik, Piotr Zieliński, Anna Woźniak, Michał Boroń, Michał Dąbrowski, Magdalena Zubańska, Agata Jarosz, Tomasz Grzybowski, Rafał Płoski, Magdalena Spólnicka, Wojciech Branicki

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Peak: 13 in Jan 2023
across 2 sources since Aug 2020

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The discussions reveal a positive reception toward the article, with many commenters emphasizing the potential applications in personalized medicine and forensics, as seen in phrases like 'relevant for forensic DNA phenotyping' and 'genome knows about us.' The tone and word choices suggest curiosity and validation of the study’s significance, pointing to a high level of engagement and interest.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the importance and potential of the genetic research on hair greying, supporting the paper’s findings and implications.

InterestHigh interest

Many posts express high interest, mentioning genetic predictions, personalized medicine, and forensic applications, indicating strong engagement with the subject.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several discussions reference specific details of the research, such as the use of DNA sequencing and genetic variants, showing meaningful involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest that the research could influence fields like dermatology, forensic science, and cosmetics, highlighting its potential significance.

Abstract in brief

  • This study investigated whether genetic data, specifically from DNA sequencing, can predict when and how much a person's hair will grey, using nearly 1000 individuals from Poland.
  • The researchers found that while certain genetic variants (SNPs) contribute to predicting hair greying, age alone still provides most of the predictive power; genetic factors account for around 10% of the variation.
  • The findings suggest that hair greying is a complex trait influenced by multiple factors, and understanding its genetics could improve applications in medicine, cosmetics, and forensics.]
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Life Noggin
@LifeNoggin · X

If you're only as old as you feel...I'm 1000 years old.

Jan 7, 2023 · 27 likes · 8 shares · 46,453 followers View post →
Ensembl
@ensembl · X

Can we predict human head #hair #greying from #DNA using whole-exome and targeted #NGS data? @BioMedCentral @OAgenetics @_evelyn_rush_ @WBranicki https://t.co/xvC7L3kTQw #UsingEnsembl #CitedEnsembl https://t.co/m1zPd7AAcm

Aug 10, 2020 · 9 likes · 8 shares · 29,012 followers View post →
Peter Schneider
@pschneid55 · X

Excellent paper by @_evelyn_rush_ (Ewelina Pośpiech) & colleagues about the genetics of hair greying. This would be quite relevant for #forensicDNAphenotyping - however, it is not as trivial as we had hoped! https://t.co/f2btomFsMU

Oct 28, 2020 · 5 likes · 1 share · 540 followers View post →
CHI_ResearchUnit
@UNTHFW_CHI_RDU · X

Day 140: We’re almost halfway through this…*shutters*. Curious if you’ll be gra|ey when all is said and done? Check out the latest pub looking into #DNAPhenotyping (e.g., predicting hair graying) below: https://t.co/OgK2Y8wDPx

Aug 10, 2020 · 3 likes · 271 followers View post →
JT | Jerry Teixeira
@jerryteixeira · X

@mindstatex @Grimhood No, you don’t have to be under shy stress. 27% of it is heritable via genetics alone Then the other factors can contribute, but a sent the other factors there are inheritable SNP’s (genes) in about 27% of cases https://t.co/4zKrQi3jm5

Jan 15, 2022 · 2 likes · 79,509 followers View post →
Genomes.io
@GenomesDAO · X

We love finding new things our #genome knows about us! Exploring the possibility of predicting human head hair greying from DNA using whole-exome and targeted NGS data: https://t.co/BM9zbRsPQf #genomics #personalised medicine #protectyourgenome https://t.co/hwVEDRtU0H

Aug 13, 2020 · 1 like · 21,124 followers View post →

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Henry Paul
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Can You Reverse Gray Hair? Dermatologist Explains | Dr. Sam Ellis https://t.co/YspuV7TbUI via @YouTube

Oct 6, 2025 · 1 like · 195 followers View post →
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RT @LifeNoggin: If you're only as old as you feel...I'm 1000 years old.

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RT @LifeNoggin: If you're only as old as you feel...I'm 1000 years old.

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RT @LifeNoggin: If you're only as old as you feel...I'm 1000 years old.

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What's Your Secret Second Age? https://t.co/iP2AtWiQls via @YouTube

Jan 7, 2023 · 110 followers View post →
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RT @LifeNoggin: If you're only as old as you feel...I'm 1000 years old.

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RT @LifeNoggin: If you're only as old as you feel...I'm 1000 years old.

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RT @LifeNoggin: If you're only as old as you feel...I'm 1000 years old.

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RT @LifeNoggin: If you're only as old as you feel...I'm 1000 years old.

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@week1174 · X

New video by Life Noggin: What's Your Secret Second Age? https://t.co/z1ED8rRO5L

Jan 7, 2023 · 183 followers View post →
Life Noggin
@LifeNoggin · X

If you're only as old as you feel...I'm 1000 years old.

Jan 7, 2023 · 27 likes · 8 shares · 46,453 followers View post →
JT | Jerry Teixeira
@jerryteixeira · X

@mindstatex @Grimhood No, you don’t have to be under shy stress. 27% of it is heritable via genetics alone Then the other factors can contribute, but a sent the other factors there are inheritable SNP’s (genes) in about 27% of cases https://t.co/4zKrQi3jm5

Jan 15, 2022 · 2 likes · 79,509 followers View post →
Debbie Kennett
@DebbieKennett · X

RT @pschneid55: Excellent paper by @_evelyn_rush_ (Ewelina Pośpiech) & colleagues about the genetics of hair greying. This would be quite r…

Oct 28, 2020 · 1 share · 6,599 followers View post →
Peter Schneider
@pschneid55 · X

Excellent paper by @_evelyn_rush_ (Ewelina Pośpiech) & colleagues about the genetics of hair greying. This would be quite relevant for #forensicDNAphenotyping - however, it is not as trivial as we had hoped! https://t.co/f2btomFsMU

Oct 28, 2020 · 5 likes · 1 share · 540 followers View post →
Gac Ciencia Forense
@GacetaCienForen · X

Exploring the possibility of predicting human head hair greying from DNA using whole-exome and targeted NGS data --- https://t.co/kkzNr7Cjp9

Aug 24, 2020 · 1,522 followers View post →
EPIGENOM
@epigenom · X

RT @_evelyn_rush_: Can we predict human head hair greying based on DNA? We have just published a new paper investigating the genetic basi…

Aug 17, 2020 · 1 share · 10 followers View post →
Ewelina Pośpiech
@_e_pospiech · X

Can we predict human head hair greying based on DNA? We have just published a new paper investigating the genetic basis for head hair greying. Full text of the paper is available at: https://t.co/xpxYDOUnqK

Aug 17, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 37 followers View post →
Genomes.io
@GenomesDAO · X

We love finding new things our #genome knows about us! Exploring the possibility of predicting human head hair greying from DNA using whole-exome and targeted NGS data: https://t.co/BM9zbRsPQf #genomics #personalised medicine #protectyourgenome https://t.co/hwVEDRtU0H

Aug 13, 2020 · 1 like · 21,124 followers View post →
CHI_ResearchUnit
@UNTHFW_CHI_RDU · X

Day 140: We’re almost halfway through this…*shutters*. Curious if you’ll be gra|ey when all is said and done? Check out the latest pub looking into #DNAPhenotyping (e.g., predicting hair graying) below: https://t.co/OgK2Y8wDPx

Aug 10, 2020 · 3 likes · 271 followers View post →
Ensembl
@ensembl · X

Can we predict human head #hair #greying from #DNA using whole-exome and targeted #NGS data? @BioMedCentral @OAgenetics @_evelyn_rush_ @WBranicki https://t.co/xvC7L3kTQw #UsingEnsembl #CitedEnsembl https://t.co/m1zPd7AAcm

Aug 10, 2020 · 9 likes · 8 shares · 29,012 followers View post →
SeqComplete
@SeqComplete · X

#exome #sequencing #ngs Exploring the possibility of predicting human head hair greying from DNA using whole-exome and ... https://t.co/E3rAuE8M15

Aug 7, 2020 · 4,383 followers View post →