Scientists identified 145 genes that contribute to a child's height. Research could help in finding ways to prevent and treat bone growth related conditions.
Most people do not have a desire to make themselves taller, but the question remains: how is the height of an individual determined?
Scientists have now found the answer to this question.
They have identified 145 possible genes that contribute to a child's height.
According to research from Harvard Medical School in the United States and Boston Children's Hospital, the cartilage cells located at the end of the bones in children play a role in determining their height and stature.
The research reveals that the chondrocytes, or cartilage cells, found in the growth plates of children's large bones are responsible for determining height and physical structure in both children and adolescents.
The study also revealed that once a person's physical development is complete, these parts become "closed," and hard bones take their place.
Scientists already knew that these cells played a role in bone growth and human height, but for the first time, they have identified genes that control these cells.
Researchers explain that identifying genes specifically related to human height is a challenging task, as height is a complex process that is affected by both genes and environmental factors.
The study focused on these cells because they play a central role in bone growth.
The researchers identified these genes by studying millions of cells from mice in which these genes had been deleted or altered.
The identification of these genes can potentially help researchers find ways to treat and prevent conditions related to bone growth and development.
In conclusion, this research has identified genes that play a crucial role in determining human height.
Most people do not have a desire to make themselves taller, but the question remains: how is the height of an individual determined?
Scientists have now found the answer to this question.
They have identified 145 possible genes that contribute to a child's height.
According to research from Harvard Medical School in the United States and Boston Children's Hospital, the cartilage cells located at the end of the bones in children play a role in determining their height and stature.
The research reveals that the chondrocytes, or cartilage cells, found in the growth plates of children's large bones are responsible for determining height and physical structure in both children and adolescents.
The study also revealed that once a person's physical development is complete, these parts become "closed," and hard bones take their place.
Scientists already knew that these cells played a role in bone growth and human height, but for the first time, they have identified genes that control these cells.
Researchers explain that identifying genes specifically related to human height is a challenging task, as height is a complex process that is affected by both genes and environmental factors.
The study focused on these cells because they play a central role in bone growth.
The researchers identified these genes by studying millions of cells from mice in which these genes had been deleted or altered.
The identification of these genes can potentially help researchers find ways to treat and prevent conditions related to bone growth and development.
In conclusion, this research has identified genes that play a crucial role in determining human height.