In a recent study of more than 180,000 people, researchers have analyzed and found genetic differences that dictate height. The association of the Genetic Investigation of Anthropocentric Traits (GIANT) found that there are 180 gene regions that determine human height. There are 21 of these variants that cluster around genomes to regulate the building of bones. Approximately 80% of our height factors are due to genetics and the rest is influenced by environmental factors and diet.
This article demonstrates importance in the contribution of research and the association GIANT to the discovery of new complex genetic traits such as determining height factors . It's an example of discovery science, because research was conducted in order to find a specific factor of genetics (height), not necessarily to prove a hypothesis.
Bibliography:
Hopkin, Kathy. " Complex Genetic Trait Research Reaches New Heights." Scientific American. September 29, 2010. Page 1. Retrieved February 10, 2012. http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode.cfm?id=complex-genetic-trait-research-reac-10-09-29
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