Tag: height


March 26, 2012

Did You Know? Genetics Might Influence “March Madness”

Sport Fan

It’s that time of year again. That’s right... it’s March Madness and time to follow your favorite U.S. college basketball teams during playoffs. Some of you may be baffled by how much mental energy, time, and money Americans invest in sporting events, but those who participate will expound on the [...]

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September 29, 2011

SNPwatch: Factors Influencing Permanent Tooth Development

babyteeth(iSTock)

Anyone who’s ever spent time around babies knows that teething can be disruptive and often painful. In that sense, the somewhat violent term “tooth eruption”—referring to the process of teeth breaking through the gums—seems rather appropriate. Most people experience this phenomenon twice, first when [...]

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March 11, 2009

SNPwatch: New Study Shows When Some Height-Associated Genes Influence Growth

The 23andMe Blog

SNPwatch gives you the latest news about research linking various traits and conditions to individual genetic variations. These studies are exciting because they offer a glimpse into how genetics may affect our bodies and health; but in most cases, more work is needed before this research can provide [...]

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December 2, 2008

SNPwatch: Two More Genes Associated with Height

tallshort

SNPwatch gives you the latest news about research linking various traits and conditions to individual genetic variations. These studies are exciting because they offer a glimpse into how genetics may affect our bodies and health; but in most cases, more work is needed before this research can provide [...]

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