Filaggrin Loss of Function Worldwide (IMAGE)

University at Buffalo

Filaggrin Loss of Function Worldwide

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Pie charts show the proportion of chromosomes within different populations worldwide that carry a non-working copy of the filaggrin gene, a primary risk factor for eczema. Even in East Asia, where the rates are high, researchers found no evidence that preserving this genetic mutation has an evolutionary benefit to humans. The map was generated with data from more than 2,500 genomes.

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