Not exact matches
Our ancestors may have gotten up to 25
percent of their DNA from Neanderthals — including genes for
red hair and pale skin and possibly a gene linked to brain size.
The genetics
of red hair seems to be linked to melanocortin - 1 receptor (MC1R), as 80
percent of redheads have some form
of the MC1R gene.
Today's cool fact
of the day is that people with
red hair need about 20
percent more anesthesia than people with brown or blond
hair.