Do Redheads Have a Higher Alcohol Tolerance? The Science Behind the Myth
Unraveling the Crimson Code: Genetics and Red Hair The MC1R Gene and Melanin At the heart of understanding this phenomenon lies a single gene, the melanocortin 1 receptor, or MC1R. This gene is the key to the vibrant red hair and the characteristic fair skin that often accompany it. The MC1R gene is responsible for … Read more