Best Answer: The biggest reason was that Britain started the Industrial Revolution earlier than other countries. Because they had newer technology, they could sell it to other countries to make money, and also use it to conquer other places.
1 Atopic dermatitis (AD) with Filaggrin (FLG) mutations is associated with an increased SC IL-1 cytokine profile; this profile is also seen in a murine homologue of filaggrin deficiency. 2  FLG mutations increase the risk for persistent dry skin, persistent eczema, and AE and non-AE at age 8 years. Loss-of-function mutations in the gene encoding FLG are linked with IV in Northern European and Japanese populations and results here demonstrate that FLG mutations are also associated with IV in a Bangladeshi population.
The MTHFR Gene. There are currently a total of 34 mutations in the MTHFR gene. The MTHFR gene sits on Chromosome 1. There are two key variants we test for (as at this stage there is little or no research on the others). SNPs that we currently test for: MTHFR C677T; MTHFR A1298C; Heterozygous = 1 copy of the gene from either parent Homozygous = 1 copy of the gene from each parent. MTHFR C677T Heterozygous = 40% loss of function * MTHFR C677T Homozygous = 70% loss of function * MTHFR A1298C Heterozygous = 20% loss of function (research not known) MTHFR A1298C Homozygous = 40% loss of function **