Wee genes make tall story

Scientists are beginning to develop a clearer picture of what makes some people stand head and shoulders above the rest. The team of Exeter researchers who last year identified the first common version of a gene influencing height has now identified a further 20 regions of the genome which together can make a height difference of up to 6cm.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news126713050.html">Wee genes make tall story</a></p> <p>Scientists are beginning to develop a clearer picture of what makes some people stand head and shoulders above the rest. The team of Exeter researchers who last year identified the first common version of a gene influencing height has now identified a further 20 regions of the genome which together can make a height difference of up to 6cm.</p>