# The mystery of how hair knows where to grow may finally be solved > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/949899 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 1 outlet covering · First listed: ScienceDaily, Nov 11, 2026, 6:48 AM · Read it: Scientists have discovered that the intricate patterns of hair follicles on mammals may arise from a remarkably simple process involving cells following chemical signals. The findings challenge a long-standing theory and reveal how nature can create complex biological patterns without a detailed blueprint. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 11, 2026, 6:48 AM: [The mystery of how hair knows where to grow may finally be solved]() — ScienceDaily (Science news, United States) Scientists have discovered that the intricate patterns of hair follicles on mammals may arise from a remarkably simple process involving cells following chemical signals. The findings challenge a long-standing theory and reveal how nature can create complex biological patterns without a detailed blueprint.