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

 





July 04, 2017

 

 

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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

**Link:** [Full Text](https://www.iflscience.com/gene-that-helped-humans-survive-migration-out-of-africa-increases-arthritis-risk-42554)



 

 

 



 

 

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