#  The Gene That Causes Arthritis Was Originally Used To Help Humans Survive The Ice Age 

 





April 07, 2017

 

 

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The gene that increases your likelihood to suffer from arthritis could also be the gene that helped humans survive through the Ice Age, scientists have discovered.

**Source:** HuffPost

**Author:** Thomas Tamblyn

**Link:** [Full Text](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/the-gene-that-causes-arthritis-was-originally-used-to-help-humans-survive-the-ice-age_uk_595b5181e4b0da2c73251937)



 

 

 



 

 

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