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What is ‘Viking disease’? Deforming hand disorder linked to Neanderthals

Por: New York Post Life June 16, 2023

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Poor Neanderthals just couldn’t catch a break. Our ancient ancestors, who probably , passed along genes that are still present in modern-day humans. Research now finds that those Neanderthal genes also gave some people an increased risk for “Viking disease,” also known as Dupuytren’s contracture. The condition causes the fingers of one or both hands to freeze into a permanently bent position. It’s called “Viking disease” because it... + full article



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