#  Arthritis causes: Gene helping ancestors survive THIS injury left us with joint condition 

 





July 04, 2017

 

 

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ARTHRITIS is often thought to be due to wear and tear, or triggered by the body's immune system, but there could be another reason - frostbite in our ancestors.

**Source:** Express

**Author:** Lauren Clark

**Link:** [Full Link](https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/824740/arthritis-symptoms-cause-rheumatoid-osteoarthritis-joints-frostbite)



 

 

 



 

 

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