GWS and GWAS intersect (IMAGE) Cell Press Caption To better understand the genetics of height and skeletal growth, the study intersected two types of data—gene functions that alter chondrocyte proliferation and maturation in the growth plate (left illustration) and “hot spots” of heritability in human height from GWAS (right illustration) Credit Nora Renthal Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. Adaptations must be shared under the same terms. License CC BY-SA Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.