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Body height affects the strength of immune response in young men, but not young women.

Scientific reports - 28 Aug 2014

Krams Indrikis A, Skrinda Ilona, Kecko Sanita, Moore Fhionna R, Krama Tatjana, Kaasik Ants, Meija Laila, Lietuvietis Vilnis, Rantala Markus J

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Body height and other body attributes of humans may be associated with a diverse range of social outcomes such as attractiveness to potential mates. Despite evidence that each parameter plays a role in mate choice, we have little understanding of the relative role of each, and relationships between indices of physical appearance and general health. In this study we tested relationships between immune function and...

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PMID: 25164474
DOI: 10.1038/srep06223
PMCID: PMC5385821

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