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health2 years ago

Uncovering the Genetic Roots of "Viking Disease" through the Neanderthal Handshake.

Dupuytren's disease, a hand disorder common among Northern Europeans, has been found to have genetic links to Neanderthals. Three of the 61 genetic risk variants for the disease identified by researchers are of Neanderthal origin, highlighting the influence of ancient ancestry on modern health issues. The condition is much more common in people of Northern European ancestry, and the finding that two of the most important genetic risk factors for Dupuytren’s disease are of Neanderthal origin leads the scientists to conclude that Neanderthal ancestry is a significant factor in explaining the prevalence of the disease in Europe today.

via SciTechDaily|
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health2 years ago

The Neanderthal Connection to 'Viking Disease'

Neanderthal genes are linked to an increased risk of Dupuytren's contracture, also known as "Viking disease," which causes the fingers of one or both hands to freeze into a permanently bent position. The condition is most common in men of Scandinavian or northern European descent and is rarely seen in individuals of African descent. Researchers discovered 61 genetic risk factors for the disease, of which three were inherited from Neanderthals. The discovery highlights the health consequences of intermingling with Neanderthals, who share up to 98.5% of our DNA.

via New York Post |
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health2 years ago

Neanderthal Genes Linked to 'Viking Disease' Hand Disorder

A new study shows that Dupuytren's disease, a hand disorder that causes permanent bending of the fingers, is partly of Neanderthal origin. The disease is much more common in Northern Europeans than in those of African ancestry. Researchers used data from over 7,000 cases and 645,000 controls to identify genetic risk variants for the disease and found that two of the most important genetic risk factors are of Neanderthal origin, leading them to conclude that Neanderthal ancestry is a significant factor in explaining the prevalence of the disease in Europe today.

via Phys.org|
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