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Why do some people go bald? - Sarthak Sinha

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What do Charles Darwin, Michael Jordan, and Yoda have in common? They, like many other historical and fictive individuals, are bald. Scientists have long pondered, why do some people lose their hair, and how can we bring it back? Sarthak Sinha explores the basics of baldness.

What is the leading cause of baldness in men?

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  • Educator Sarthak Sinha
  • Animator Brett Underhill
  • Script Editor Emma Bryce
  • Narrator Addison Anderson

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