The Truth About Gingers

There are many names for them, but here at SciShow we lovingly refer to them as 'Gingers'. In this episode, Hank explains what gene is responsible for the creation of redheads. ----------------- Like SciShow? Want to help support us, and also get things to put on your walls, cover your torso and hold your liquids? Check out our awesome products over at DFTBA Records: http://dftba.com/artist/52/SciShow Or help support us by subscribing to our page on Subbable: https://subbable.com/scishow ---------- Looking for SciShow elsewhere on the internet? Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scishow Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scishow Tumblr: http://scishow.tumblr.com Thanks Tank Tumblr: http://thankstank.tumblr.com Sources: http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/genetic/redhead-extinction.htm http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ajhb.22263/abstract?deniedAccessCustomisedMessage=&userIsAuthenticated=false http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7062415.stm -Neanderthal gingers http://io9.com/5890463/redheads-experience-pain-differently-than-the-rest-of-us http://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/everyday-myths/redhead-anesthesia.htm http://sciencenordic.com/redheads-feel-different-kind-pain http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/gene/MC1R http://www.livescience.com/26633-redhead-dna-gene.html