#  Gene causing arthritis may have helped humans survive Ice Age: Study 

 





July 04, 2017

 

 

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

 

The study showed that mutations in the gene called GDF5 resulted in shorter bones that led to a compact body structure while reducing the risk of bone fracture from falling.

**Source:** Zee News India

**Author:** Zee Media Bureau

**Link:** [Full Text](https://zeenews.india.com/health/gene-causing-arthritis-may-have-helped-humans-survive-ice-age-study-2021177)



 

 

 



 

 

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