#  Gene causing arthritis possibly helped humans survive Ice Age 

 





July 04, 2017

 

 

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A genetic change associated with shorter stature and increased risk of arthritis might have helped our ancestors survive the Ice Age, a study has showed.

**Source:** Business Standard

**Author:** IANS

**Link:** [Full Text](https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/gene-causing-arthritis-possibly-helped-humans-survive-ice-age-117070400669_1.html)



 

 

 



 

 

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