#  Genetics causing arthritis possibly helped humans survive Ice Age  

 





July 04, 2017

 

 

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Many people think of osteoarthritis as a kind of wear-and-tear disease, but there's clearly a genetic component at work here as well.

**Source:** The Indian Express

**Author:** IANS

**Link:** [Full Text](https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/genetics-causing-arthritis-possibly-helped-humans-survive-ice-age-4735645/)



 

 

 



 

 

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