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Biotechnology
British scientist proposes study to determine hormone levels in human hair
May 19th, 2005
According to Dr. Stan van Uum, a scientist at Lawson Health Research Institute, and endocrinologist at St. Joseph's Health Care London, it's what's inside the hair that counts. Van Uum is launching a study based at St. Joseph's Hospital to determine the levels of 2 hormones in human hair, testosterone and cortisol, that can have a profound effect on your health. This research is done in collaboration with Dr. Gideon Koren, Ivey Chair in molecular toxicology at The University of Western Ontario' Schulich School of Medicine. Hair is actually made of a body protein called keratin, the same elements are found in horse hooves, bird feathers, antlers and...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-05-19)
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