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Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do Some People Go Bald?

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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? This video and activity guide explores the basics of baldness. [4:49]

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baldness, hair follicles, hair phases, hairlines, keratin, male pattern baldness, receding hairlines, ted ed, ted talk, why do some people go bald?, hair loss
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9th - 10th
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Science
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