Now, scientists from the University of Chicago have created one of the most expansive analyses to date of
the genetic factors at play in complex diseases — by using disorders with known genetic causes to guide them.
Danish journalist Lone Frank and director Pernille Rose Grønkjær took viewers on a deeply personal journey of discovery as Frank explored current research on
the genetic factors at play in personality development.
There is great geographical variation the incidence of prostate cancer, so there are obviously strong
genetic factors at play.
Not exact matches
Bru Cormand, head of the Research Group on Neurogenetics
at the Department of Genetics of the UB, affirms that «studies made with monozygotic (genetically identical) and dizygotic twins show that
genetic factors play a major role in the aetiology of the disease.»
Dr Lea added: «We looked
at other
factors which may also
play a part, for example, some
genetic conditions do have an impact on fertility.
The next step is to explore in detail the
factors and mechanisms that link the two diseases, and confirm that these findings are applicable to other geographic areas, where different environmental and
genetic factors are
at play.
An international study, involving researchers
at the University of Southampton and Southampton General Hospital, has significantly expanded the number of
genetic factors known to
play a role in age - related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss among people age 50 and older.
Environmental
factors such as degree of prematurity
at birth and infection
play a part, but, as our study has found, they are not the whole story and
genetic factors have a role in conferring risk or resilience.
There's something about their
genetic or biological makeup that determines how they react, and the institute is launching a series of studies to systematically look
at all of the different
factors that may
play a role.
Genetic factors may be
at play, but it may take an illness or injury to trigger the actual condition.
«It probably does have some sort of
genetic underpinning,» says Kevin McKown, MD, head of rheumatology
at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, adding that environmental
factors usually also
play a role.
This really comes down to you — your
genetic individuality and all of the health
factors at play.
There are almost certainly multiple
factors at play here including
genetic predisposition, reactions to drugs and viruses, food sensitivities and
factors such as the hygiene hypothesis.
However, it is important to look
at the full picture and take a holistic approach when determining the cause of weight gain during menopause, as lifestyle, mental health and
genetic factors could all
play a role.
Gut health and other dietary and
genetic factors play a huge role in whether the conversion happens efficiently or
at all.
To see more clearly... To understand more fully... The
genetic make - up of disease Veterinary medical genetics is the branch of medicine that looks
at the role
genetic factors play in causing a disease, birth defect, or in herited susceptibility to health problems, such as cancer and heart disease for animals of all ages.