A photo from open sources Scientists have found the answer to a question that tormented people who are the lowest in the family. The reason is that some fall below all other family members, is a rare genetic misfortune that leaves a person with a couple “short genes.” Starting their research, scientists from the University Exeter hoped to find out what factors influence growth person. Upon completion, they concluded that younger children inherit most of the “short genes”. Research also found that the widespread belief that the growth of new generation increases due to improved nutrition, not quite true. Although this factor has some influence, it is limited only 20%. At the same time, 80% of the growth of children depends on the genetic information transmitted from one generation to another. The largest of its kind study also found that more than half of the factors determining a person’s growth, due to general genetic variation – differences between by people. Studying the DNA of more than 250 thousand Europeans, researchers from international consortium GIANT checked over two million common genetic factors. Based on this information, they identified 697 genetic variants in 424 areas of the genome that associated with human growth. Professor Tim Freilin from Medical Exeter’s school said: “It’s common knowledge that people born tall parents are also likely to be tall. Mostly this is due to the variation in our DNA sequence, which the child inherits from the parents. “In 2007, the same research team published the results of another a study in which the first common altitude gene was determined. FROM Since then, scientists have not stopped conducting research on this topic. “IN we have currently identified about 700 genetic variants, who are involved in determining human growth, “says scientist. The study is not aimed at satisfying the simple scientific curiosity, explains Freilin. It may be help in the treatment of diseases that may have an effect for growth, in particular osteoporosis, cancer or heart disease, writes Mail Online
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