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  3. Gene That Helped Humans Survive Migration Out Of Africa Increases Arthritis Risk

Gene That Helped Humans Survive Migration Out Of Africa Increases Arthritis Risk

July 04, 2017
  • Coverage on Nature Genetics GDF5 and Height Paper

A single gene mutation that helped early humans survive in Europe and Asia during the Ice Age may also increase the risk of arthritis in modern-day humans. 

Source: IFL Science

Author: Tom Hale

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