Detecting 180 gene variants regulating height

Genetic researchers published their findings in the September 30 issue of Nature (Nature), which found that they discovered about 180 gene variants that regulate human height .

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According to this study, human height depends on a large number of different genes as well as on lifestyle. About 80% of height fluctuations are related to genetic characteristics, the remaining 20% ​​depends on factors such as diet and diet.

The authors of the study, which includes 300 scientists around the world working in the Giant Group, studied DNA samples of 180,000 people and discovered about 180 segments of the human genome, which changes in that affects human height, in which more than 100 passages are discovered for the first time.

The scientists found that these gene segments were not randomly distributed across the entire gene, but concentrated in certain locations. For example, 21 segments are found next to certain genes, which in some cases may be related to skeletal development disorders.

Scientists also say they are now looking for evidence that growth genes are involved in the emergence of certain diseases.

Although many DNA samples have been studied, scientists believe that they have only discovered about a quarter of all genetic variants related to height and still need more detailed research.