#  A genetic variant that increases the risk of osteoarthritis has been discovered 

 





July 05, 2017

 

 

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

 

A single genetic change linked to both reduced human height and an increased risk of osteoarthritis might seem like something quickly dismissed from evolution. After all, how could being shorter and less mobile be an advantage in the fierce competition for scarce resources and variable mates?

**Source:** Infosalus

**Link:** [Full Text](https://www.infosalus.com/salud-investigacion/noticia-descubren-variante-genetica-aumenta-riesgo-artrosis-20170705081040.html)



 

 

 



 

 

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