Dwarfism gene linked to protection from cancer and diabetes

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - 15:30 in Health & Medicine

A long-term study finds extremely low incidence of cancer and diabetes among individuals with a growth-stunting genetic defect. The authors ask whether controlling growth hormone in healthy adults might provide similar protection.

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