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Edit Suggestion - Genetics

Under section 2.1 Genetics I propose the following addition:

A haplotype has been identified on the ASIP locus on chromosome 20 that is associated with red hair.^[1] The ASIP locus prevents the MC1R receptor from producing melanocyte-stimulating hormone. As a result, less eumelanin and more pheomelanin is produced. Pheomelanin has been linked to red hair and increased risk of skin damage due to UV light.

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^ Sturm, Richard (April 15, 2009). "Molecular genetics of human pigmentation diversity". Human Molecular Genetics. 18 (R1). doi:https://doi.org/10.1093/hmg/ddp003. Retrieved 25 September 2017. {{cite journal}}: Check |doi= value (help); External link in |doi= (help)
^ Nasti, Tahseen; Timares, Laura (7 Novemeber 2014). "MC1R, Eumelanin and Pheomelanin: Their Role in Determining the Susceptibility to Skin Cancer". Photochemistry and Photobiology. 91 (1). doi:10.1111/php.12335. Retrieved 29 September 2017. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

Some irish people say irish have red hair because of the vikings?

I have heard some irish people say that some irish people have red or blonde hair because of the Germanic invasion(Vikings) of Ireland. Why do irish people say this? The answer to this question is because the Germanic invasion included goblin warriors and they disguised themselves as Irish people.

Medieval antisemitism

The following proposition:

The medieval prejudice against red-hair may have derived from the Ancient biblical tradition, in relation to biblical figures such as Esau and King David.

is unsourced and it is contraddicted by the Bible. 1 Samuel 16:1–13 affirms king David "was ruddy, with bright eyes, and good-looking." King David has been proclaimed saint for all the Christian Churches whi veretate the saints: his being ruddy couldn't have arisen any prejudice against rutilism.

Sources for the medieval beliefs?

I find the description of the "medieval beliefs" a bit odd, and I cannot find the source for them (maybe I just overlooked them?) Especially the "witchcraft" part seemed odd to me, since it's both unspecified and more of an early modern than a medieval belief, isn't it? 84.63.61.66 (talk) 12:28, 7 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Etymology?

The wiki should explain where the name for the hair colour comes from. Actual ginger (plant) has grey skin with a yellow inside. The flower petals are also yellow. And Ginger ale is more of a mud-to-olive drab/green. Cancun771 (talk) 14:08, 2 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

More about the Goblins

The goblins that invaded Ireland, also known as the Gingers, possess a unique trait. When it is a full moon at night, they seem to transform into a terrifying creature, and steal gold from each and every Irish person's house. They are very sneaky and mischevious.

[1] Sturm, Richard (April 15, 2009). "Molecular genetics of human pigmentation diversity". Human Molecular Genetics. 18 (R1). doi:https://doi.org/10.1093/hmg/ddp003. Retrieved 25 September 2017. {{cite journal}}: Check |doi= value (help); External link in |doi= (help)

[2] Nasti, Tahseen; Timares, Laura (7 Novemeber 2014). "MC1R, Eumelanin and Pheomelanin: Their Role in Determining the Susceptibility to Skin Cancer". Photochemistry and Photobiology. 91 (1). doi:10.1111/php.12335. Retrieved 29 September 2017. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

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