Two key genes, ATXN2L and MMP14, that are most strongly linked to both diseases (IMAGE)

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Two key genes, ATXN2L and MMP14, that are most strongly linked to both diseases

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Of the many genes involved in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis, the researchers identified two key genes, ATXN2L and MMP14, that are most strongly linked to both diseases.

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Lo et al.

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