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Wow that is big.   Who gets to eat it?

eet's mine juu mether fackers....!!!

OH NOOO!!!! We all need to get our Muslamic ray guns!   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIPD8qHhtVU

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Hereditary baldness gene identified

Researchers have found a gene mutation which leads to thinning hair and which can even start taking effect in childhood.

The gene, APCDD1, causes hair follicles to shrink, leading to thinner hair.

Now the team at Columbia university hope the findings could help discover new ways to treat the condition.

The condition leading to thinning hair is known as hereditary hypotrichosis simplex and the researchers believe they have pinpointed the gene behind it.

However the scientists the cause of the more common male pattern baldness, which affects most men at some point in their lives, remains elusive.

Dr Angela Christiano, lead author and professor of dermatology and genetics and development at Columbia University Medical Center, said: "The identification of this gene underlying hereditary hypotrichosis simplex has afforded us an opportunity to gain insight into the process of hair follicle miniaturization, which is most commonly observed in male pattern hair loss or androgenetic alopecia.

"It is important to note that while these two conditions share the same physiologic process, the gene we discovered for hereditary hypotrichosis does not explain the complex process of male pattern baldness."

Her team studied data from families in Pakistan and Italy with hereditary hypotrichosis simplex.

Scientists at the Yumiko Saga at the National Institute of Genetics in Tokyo are also working on how another gene, the Sox21, can function to aid hair retention.

When they blocked the activity of the gene in mice, they experienced significant hair loss.

It is hoped their research may also lead to a cure for baldness.

Previous research has suggested that premature hair loss is linked to good health.

According to scientists from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, men whose hairlines start to recede at a young age are 45 per cent less likely to fall victim to prostate cancer.
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SOCCER star WAYNE BRIDGE has been kicked into touch by busty beauty

KIM KARDASHIAN - thanks to rival CRISTIANO RONALDO. The Manchester City full back had hoped to score with American reality TV star, 29.

 

But the ex-Playboy glamour girl was spotted SNOGGING in a top restaurant with cheeky winker Ronaldo, 25, after watching him play for Real Madrid.

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Well someone's using their noodle and traveling by something other than air!!

 

lol

 

British comedy legend John Cleese took a $5,400 taxi ride from Oslo to Brussels after becoming stranded in Europe's volcanic ash travel crisis.

 

No...no...he is not the Messiah - he's a very naughty boy. biggrin

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Its whoops and wails have made it one of the most recognisable tunes in television history. But the Doctor Who theme is at the centre of a row after it was changed for the new series.

 

Fans are furious about the addition of a new melody played by electronic trumpets and have complained to the BBC about the new version.

 

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The only reason to watch it is the spicy Scots ginger.

But, not a good enough reason I'm afraid.

I didn't used to hate it but the hype it gets now is just beyond silly.

The new guy is better than want to puinch him Tennant though.

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The latest instalment of the James Bond film series has been put on hold by producers due to uncertainty over the future of the MGM studio.

Daniel Craig was set to reprise his role for a third time as James Bond Producers Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said work on Bond 23, which had been set for release in 2011 or 2012, was suspended indefinitely.

Daniel Craig, who was set to play 007 for the third time, said: ''I have every confidence in Barbara and Michael's decision and look forward to production resuming as quickly as possible.''

The actor is on location in Toronto, Canada, filming Dream House, which co-stars Rachel Weisz.

Wilson and Broccoli, of EON Productions, said: ''Due to the continuing uncertainty surrounding the future of MGM and the failure to close a sale of the studio, we have suspended development on Bond 23 indefinitely.

''We do not know when development will resume and do not have a date for the release of Bond 23.''

The James Bond franchise is the longest running in film history.
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