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The d3GHR carrier epigenome in Druze clan longevity.
Scientific reports - 13 Sept 2024
Falah Ghadeer, Kurolap Alina, Paperna Tamar, Ekhilevitch Nina, Moustafa Nivin, Damouny-Naoum Nadine, Amir Yam, Sharvit Lital, Moghrabi Rihan, Hassoun Gamal, Fares Fuad, Baris Feldman Hagit, Atzmon Gil
Abstract excerpt
The Druze are a distinct group known for their close community, traditions, and consanguineous marriages, dating back to the eleventh century. This practice has led to unique genetic variations, impacting both pathology and gene-associated phenotypes. Some Druze clans, particularly those with exceptional long-lived family heads (ELLI), attracted attention. Given that the bulk of these ELLI were men, the d3GHR...
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