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SHOX Gene Reveals Secrets Behind Gender Height Gap

5/20/2025

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A groundbreaking study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences uncovers the role of the SHOX gene in the five-inch height gap between men and women. This gene, found on both X and Y chromosomes, exhibits distinct effects on each, shedding light on the biological factors behind our height differences.

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A groundbreaking study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences uncovers the role of the SHOX gene in the five-inch height gap between men and women. This gene, found on both X and Y chromosomes, exhibits distinct effects on each, shedding light on the biological factors behind our height differences.