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Life Sciences => Physiology & Medicine => Topic started by: Lewis Thomson on 26/01/2022 11:01:14

Title: Can we change where hair is grown?
Post by: Lewis Thomson on 26/01/2022 11:01:14

Paul has presented this question to The Naked Scientists.

"How difficult would it be to reprogram someone's body so hair grows on the top of their head instead of their chin?"

Do you think it can be done? Discuss your findings down below...

Title: Re: Can we change where hair is grown?
Post by: Rocky6419 on 21/02/2022 07:36:18

Hi everyone here I can tell you that can you the direction of hair growth;

The truth is No, you can not change the direction of your hair.

Title: Re: Can we change where hair is grown?
Post by: alancalverd on 21/02/2022 09:26:10

Easy. Just swap that pesky Y chromosome for an X.

Title: Re: Can we change where hair is grown?
Post by: HannahC on 25/02/2022 08:04:49

I think only hair transplantation can let us change it.