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Evolution points to genes involved in birth timing: New gene may increase risk for preterm birth

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Evolutionary changes that make us uniquely human -- such as our large heads and narrow pelvises -- may have "pushed" human birth timing earlier and can be used to identify genes associated with preterm birth, a new study suggests. Variations in the follicle stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) gene may increase a woman's risk for delivering her infant prematurely, researchers say.

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Evolution points to genes involved in birth timing: New gene may increase risk for preterm birth

sciencedaily.com — “Evolutionary changes that make us uniquely human -- such as our large heads and narrow pelvises -- may have "pushed" human birth timing earlier and can be used to identify genes associated with preterm birth, a new study suggests. Variations in the follicle stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) gene may increase a woman's risk for delivering her infant prematurely, researchers say.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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