A whole host of personal traits are determined in part by your DNA. One of these is your hair colour. Do you have beautiful red hair? This can be explained to a large extent by your genetic predisposition.
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Hair colour and heredity
The MC1R gene has been proven to play a role in a person’s individual predisposition to red hair. On the basis of your DNA it is therefore possible to predict how likely it is that you will have red hair.
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Check your genetic predisposition to red hair
Would you like to find out your genetic predisposition to red hair? If you request an iGene Passport, you will have an insight into your own DNA profile within around 6 weeks and will be able to check this straight away – as well as your genetic predisposition to various other personal traits, external features and hereditary conditions.
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iGene: live a happier life thanks to the latest scientific insights
As well as informing you about various personal traits, an iGene Passport will also provide you with information on all kinds of hereditary conditions. In addition, you will receive targeted information that will help you to reduce the risk of developing them. If you make use of our message service, you will continue to receive information based on the latest scientific insights.