Consistency of mate choice in eye and hair colour: Testing possible mechanisms
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DOI: 10.1016/j.evolhumbehav.2018.08.003
Abstract: Abstract Partner preferences are formed by several mechanisms, including an imprinting-like effect (parent-similarity) and homogamy (self-similarity). It is still unknown, however, whether these preferences remain stable throughout an individual’s lifetime. We have therefore tested the… read more here.
Keywords: hair colour; eye colour; eye hair; eye ... See more keywords
A large Canadian cohort provides insights into the genetic architecture of human hair colour
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DOI: 10.1038/s42003-021-02764-0
Abstract: Hair colour is a polygenic phenotype that results from differences in the amount and ratio of melanins located in the hair bulb. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified many loci involved in the pigmentation pathway… read more here.
Keywords: hair colour; hair; biology; pigmentation ... See more keywords
Hair colour and skin colour together influence perceptions of age, health and attractiveness in lightly pigmented young women
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DOI: 10.1111/ics.12467
Abstract: Research documents that even subtle changes in visible skin condition affect perceptions of age, health and attractiveness. There is evidence that hair quality also affects the assessment of physical appearance, as variations in hair diameter,… read more here.
Keywords: hair colour; colour skin; perceptions age; skin colour ... See more keywords
A Comprehensive Review of Mammalian Pigmentation: Paving the Way for Innovative Hair Colour-Changing Cosmetics
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DOI: 10.3390/biology12020290
Abstract: Simple Summary The frequency of use of permanent hair dyes to change natural colour are associated with fibre damage and with an increased risk of serious health problems. The future of hair dyeing could be… read more here.
Keywords: hair; biology; mammalian pigmentation; hair colour ... See more keywords