#  Gene linked to arthritis helped humans survive Ice Age 

 





July 04, 2017

 

 

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A gene linked to increased risk of osteoarthritis and reduced height may have helped early humans survive Ice Age, a study has found.

**Source:** India Today

**Author:** PTI

**Link:** [Full Text](https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/gene-linked-to-arthritis-helped-humans-survive-ice-age-992106-2017-07-04)



 

 

 



 

 

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