The Claim
The rs10735810 (FokI) genetic variant in the vitamin D receptor gene is associated with idiopathic short stature in children, with preferential transmission of the G-allele to affected individuals, suggesting that this variant may contribute to reduced stature in a subset of cases.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
Some kids who are much shorter than average might have a specific gene change that makes it more likely they’ll be short — and this gene change is passed down more often to those kids.
See the scientific wording
A specific genetic variant (rs10735810, FokI) in the vitamin D receptor gene is associated with idiopathic short stature in children, with preferential transmission of the G-allele to affected individuals, suggesting this variant may contribute to reduced stature in a subset of cases.
What the research says
1 studyScientists found that kids with unexplained short stature are more likely to inherit a specific version of a gene (called the G-allele) that helps the body use vitamin D, suggesting this gene version might be one reason some kids don’t grow as tall as others.
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