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The link between red hair and skin cancer

The reason why red-haired people are prone to skin cancer

The reason why red-haired people are prone to skin cancer. Scientists have found that those with red hair often have a genetic defect which stops their skin from tanning. Also in the programme, our oldest worm ancestor discovered in China and the amazing speed at which continents were formed. Presenter: Pauline Newman.

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