Gray Hair Could Signal Natural Cancer Defense Mechanism
TL;DR
A study reveals that melanocyte stem cells respond to DNA damage by either undergoing senescence-coupled differentiation, leading to hair graying and protecting against cancer, or bypassing this process under carcinogenic stress, which may increase melanoma risk, highlighting a link between tissue aging and cancer prevention mechanisms.
Topics:healthscience#cancer-risk#dna-damage#hair-graying#melanocyte-stem-cells#science#stem-cell-fate
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- Is Grey Hair Protecting You from Skin Cancer? Scientists Explain Times Now
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