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Gregor Mendel, known as the father of modern genetics, conducted experiments with pea plants that proved that certain traits are inherited. Mendel's experiments laid the groundwork for our understanding of genetic factors in growth.

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James Watson and Francis Crick revealed the structure of DNA, highlighting the molecule that carries genetic information and its role in determining traits in organisms, including their growth patterns.

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1970s: Environmental Impact Studies on Growth

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1970s: Environmental Impact Studies on Growth

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Studies during this period began to show how external environmental factors, such as nutrition, stress, and exposure to pollutants, can have significant effects on the growth and development of organisms.

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Research in the 1980s significantly advanced our understanding of how hormones, which are influenced by both genetics and environmental factors, play a crucial role in the growth and development of organisms.

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This ambitious project aimed to map all the human genes and opened new avenues for exploring how genetic factors influence growth, alongside environmental interactions.

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2000s: Epigenetics - Bridging Genetics and Environment

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2000s: Epigenetics - Bridging Genetics and Environment

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The field of epigenetics emerged, showing that environmental factors can actually alter the way genes are expressed, demonstrating a dynamic interplay between genetics and environment in determining growth.

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2010: Discoveries in Microbiome's Role in Growth

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2010: Discoveries in Microbiome's Role in Growth

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Research revealed that the microbiome, the community of microbes living in and on our bodies, plays a significant role in nutrition absorption, immune function, and thereby influencing growth significantly.

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2020: Advances in CRISPR and Genetic Editing

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2020: Advances in CRISPR and Genetic Editing

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The development of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology offered insights into precise ways genetic factors can be modified, revealing potentials for impacting growth through direct genetic manipulation.

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Understanding Natural Selection and Growth

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Understanding Natural Selection and Growth

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The theory of natural selection, proposed by Charles Darwin, provides insights into how genetic variations that enhance growth and survival are more likely to be passed on to future generations.

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Global Studies on Human Growth Differences

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Global Studies on Human Growth Differences

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Recent global studies have showcased the significant differences in growth patterns among populations, attributing these variations to a complex mix of genetic and environmental factors.