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Biologists Explain Hair Whorl Formation Before Birth

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A hair whorl, a swirl of hair typically found on the crown of the head, develops before birth. Its formation is linked to the growth of the brain during fetal development. Biologists study these whorls to understand their origins and what they might reveal about human development. AI

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Biologists Explain Hair Whorl Formation Before Birth

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Scott Travers, Contributor ·

    Why Do We Have A Swirl Of Hair On The Backs Of Our Heads? A Biologist Explains

    A hair whorl, the swirl of hair on your crown, forms before birth as your brain grows. Here’s what biology says about why it exists and what it reveals.

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