Hair loss is a growing concern amongst the youth. With the fashion trend catching up and the want of a young look, there has been an increase in the quantum of research in this area. Thankfully, the genetic research experts have been able to discover the exact reason for hair loss. According to them, there is a specific gene (Sox21 in mice) which is responsible for the total hair growth and fall rate. If this gene can be tapped, the hair loss can be tapped.

This finding was a direct result of the theory of elimination in which, all genes are removed one at a time and changes observed. With the removal of these genes, the hair levels never crossed a certain degree of strength. When the fallen hair strands were studied, the discovery resulted in the hair strands lacking interlocking structures responsible for holding them in place.

The hype generated was not because the hair loss gene in the mice was found, but because the same gene is also present in humans which lead to the conclusion that this gene has a significant role to play in the disorders experienced by humans too. According to them, the hair growth is directly proportional to the structure, strength and length of the hair. It is the interlocking mechanism which gives the desired strength and thickness. Some scientists claim that if in case effective use of this gene could be put to practice, people may be able to have constant growth of hair throughout their lives and also be able to keep them conditioned with different hair styles. It would be a great achievement for the fashion industry and also for those aspiring to have hair on their bald heads.

Not only would the discovery help in solving the current disorders, but it would also help take precautionary measures against it. Vaccinations could be developed which could be administered at the time of birth of the baby. If everything gets implemented in the correct way, there is a possibility that no one would ever get bald in the future, much to the relief of the human race!!

Scientists have started roping in volunteers who would help analyze this finding by acting as subjects. People will different kinds of hair (with respect to their structure and color) have been studied and the experiment is further undergoing progress. Unfortunately, the progress is not as fast as people would want it to be. This is because all medical procedures take its due course of time. They cannot afford to hurry things up as it would only complicate matters.

Irrespective of all this, it would not be wise to start imagining things. There is still a significant amount of research that needs to be done. Genetic research experts say Sox21 though confirms the problem in mice, may not do so in humans too. This is just a theory that would take its course to come into the markets. Keep your fingers crossed and hope that a major breakthrough comes up soon in the recent years to come.

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