In the chromosome 8 locus overlapping EIF3H, rs13279799 (OR for otosclerosis = 0.77 [0.71–0.83]; p = 2.8×10−11) has previously been associated with ossification of the longitudinal ligament of spine, a rare form of heterotopic ossification (Supplementary Data 18)30. The gene discussed is EIF3H; the disease is otosclerosis.