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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Science
Nadeem Badshah

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Scientists may have discovered why hair turns grey - The Untold Story

Rear view of a balding senior man.
The study suggests stem cells may get stuck as hair ages and lose their ability to mature and maintain hair colour. Photograph: Image Source/Getty Images

Scientists believe they have discovered the mechanism for hair turning grey, which could help develop treatment to alter cells in order to reverse or halt the process.

A new study suggests stem cells may get stuck as hair ages and lose their ability to mature and maintain hair colour.

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