Scientists have found that the first gene affected the length of the human being. It was already clear that heredity plays a role in determining a person's height, but until now it was a mystery which genes were involved.
The researchers believe that this discovery also brings insight into the relationship between height and disease. Taller people have statistically less risk of prostate and bladder cancer. In contrast, little people have a greater risk of heart disease.
The gene was already known, but now discovered a 'long' and 'short' version exist. A tiny difference shows affect a person's height. People who have two copies of the 'long' version have been an inch longer than people with two copies of the 'short' version.
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The researchers believe that this discovery also brings insight into the relationship between height and disease. Taller people have statistically less risk of prostate and bladder cancer. In contrast, little people have a greater risk of heart disease.
The gene was already known, but now discovered a 'long' and 'short' version exist. A tiny difference shows affect a person's height. People who have two copies of the 'long' version have been an inch longer than people with two copies of the 'short' version.
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- information on body mass index
- connection between height and disease
- how disease affect height
