#  Arthritis may have helped our ancestors survive Ice Age 

 





July 04, 2017

 

 

- [ Coverage on Nature Genetics GDF5 and Height Paper ](/news-categories/coverage-nature-genetics-gdf5-and-height-paper)
 
 

 

The study also uncovered a surprising link -- between the sequence that favours shortness and an increased risk of osteoarthritis.

**Source:** DNA India

**Author:** DNA Web Team

**Link:** [Full Text](https://www.dnaindia.com/health/report-arthritis-may-have-helped-our-ancestors-survive-ice-age-2491423)



 

 

 



 

 

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