Why one person gets a disease, and another remains untouched, can often be traced to their genetic code, the vast set of instructions that tells human cells how to function.
That’s because errors in this code can cause cells to misbehave.
University of Florida Health researchers in a study have identified 92 genetic variants that might contribute to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, a spinal curvature that affects 3% of children worldwide. The findings, researchers said, help them better understand the condition’s mysterious underpinnings.
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