5 Fascinating Traits You Inherit from Your Parents and How Genetics Shapes You

2. Early Puberty: A Trait from Dad

Did you know that early puberty can be traced back to your father’s genes? Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that a mutation in the MKRN3 gene, inherited exclusively from the father, is linked to early puberty. This condition can cause physical development to begin before age 8 in girls and before age 9 in boys.

Fun Fact: Early puberty may also increase risks for health issues later in life, such as diabetes or cardiovascular conditions.

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