While the exact mechanism of the autoimmune thyroiditis remains unknown, it is stated in current research that the genetic predisposition combined
with environmental triggers initiate the autoimmune response to the thyroid gland.
A woman's genetic make up, coupled
with environmental triggers and lifestyle (such as diet and stress levels), shifts hormones in such a way where libido can be affected.
And collecting longitudinal data about families — information from grandparents and even great - grandparents — may help scientists chart the development of particular risk factors and how they might interact
with environmental triggers.
There is much evidence to suggest that ASD is a genetically - based neurological condition
with environmental triggers.
Not exact matches
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Rather, it's descent from a common ancestor (the scientific phrase in use currently is «descent
with modification» meaning they share similar underlying foundation, but when they migrate (those that survive) they evolve based on
environmental triggers (challenges), which give rise to mutations; that make future generations better suited to live in the new environment.
Between 24 January and 18 February 2017, 17,039 ML of Commonwealth
environmental water was delivered in conjunction
with 29,374 ML of NSW
environmental water to the Macquarie Marshes to support the completion of a naturally
triggered colonial waterbird breeding event.
Daniel's teachers observed his sensitivity to
environmental triggers decrease, and his engagement
with his classmates increase.
Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt faces potentially make - or - break hearings today on Capitol Hill, where he is expected to be peppered
with questions about spending and ethics scandals that have
triggered bipartisan calls for his ouster.
But then you'll have kids
with no family background, so clearly
environmental things
trigger the disease.
Since the algal species is native to eastern Canada, its recent blooms and rapid proliferation in rivers since 2006 — which have angered anglers looking for pristine waters — have been caused by an
environmental trigger,
with climate change a likely culprit, said Michelle Lavery, a master's degree student at the Canadian Rivers Institute and lead author of the research, published in theCanadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences.
«Because of the complex nature of asthma, providers need to approach patients
with a guideline - based plan that takes
environmental triggers such as allergens, viruses and occupational irritants into consideration as well the strengths and weaknesses of the medication that they are using in order to provide a well - tailored action plan.»
Kirby, in contrast, feels that while the idea of thimerosal as the «one and only cause of autism has gone out the window,» he still believes there is an «epidemic»
with many
environmental triggers and
with thimerosal as a possible contributing factor.
Still, scientists can not fully rule out
environmental triggers — including various types of toxicity — that might interact
with a given individual's preexisting genetic inclination.
However, they provide «exciting new evidence» that some intestinal microbes might inhibit key anti-inflammatory molecules and help
trigger MS, he says, together
with other genetic and
environmental factors.
When produced in excess during times of adversity, these particular miRNAs
trigger epigenetic changes, which alter gene activity to cope
with these
environmental hardships.
«To me, the unfortunate thing is that because electric cars are very closely associated
with the left - wing
environmental green movement and to combating global warming and reducing CO2, the idea of vehicle electrification
triggers this visceral reaction on the part of conservatives, which is, «If it's electric, it must be a product of the Democratic left - wing
environmental machine, and therefore, we hate it,»» he said.
«The idea is that when fat cells (adipocytes) interact
with environmental agents — in this case, bacterial toxins — they then
trigger a chronic inflammatory process,» says Patrick Schlievert, Ph.D., UI professor and head of microbiology and co-senior author of a new study published in the journal PLOS ONE.
Triggered in times of heat and drought, abating in periods of wet, fires naturally keep pace
with the
environmental flux of the future.
«Our research is sufficiently suggestive of an
environmental trigger for autism associated
with precipitation, of which vitamin D deficiency is one possibility,» says study co-author Michael Waldman, a professor of management and economics at Cornell's Johnson Graduate School of Management.
Although it's still unknown exactly why DHA is able to prevent the onset of lupus, the researchers said this study provides scientists
with a better model for looking at just how much DHA is needed to ward off the
environmental trigger of the disease.
The onset of winter, drought, or other
environmental stress will
trigger some of D. magna's developing parthenogenetic offspring to become males, who then mate
with the parthenogenetic females.
He suspects that H5N1 infection alone is insufficient to cause Parkinson's, but it may make the brain more susceptible, especially in combination
with other factors, such as unlucky genetics, another
environmental trigger, or simply old age.
Project leader Enno Schefuß from the MARUM — Center for Marine
Environmental Sciences at the University of Bremen, Germany, adds: «The project was funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft in the priority programme «Integrated Analysis of Interglacial Climate Dynamics (INTERDYNAMIC)»
with the aim to identify potential mechanisms
triggering abrupt changes under current climatic conditions.
Above all, there is a new emphasis on the interaction between vulnerable genes and
environmental triggers, along
with a growing sense that low - dose, multiple toxic and infectious exposures may be a major contributing factor to autism and its related disorders.
Research conducted by Jin - Soo Kim and Professor Jong - Seong Kug from the Division of
Environmental Science and Engineering at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), in collaboration
with Professor Su - Jong Jeong from the School of
Environmental Science and Engineering at South University of Science and Technology of China, has shown that the warmer Arctic has
triggered cooler winters and springs in North America, which has in turn weakened vegetation growth and lowered carbon uptake capacity in its ecosystems.
The virus is thought to combine
with various
environmental triggers to cause the different cancers.
Next, the scientists tested whether
environmental factors associated
with schizophrenia could
trigger a comparable increase in L1.
Exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), commonly referred to as family or
environmental stressors, such as divorce and familial incarceration, is one way that behaviors similar to those exhibited by children
with ADHD, can be
triggered.
Researchers program biomaterials
with logic gates that release therapeutics in response to
environmental triggers
We identified associated gastrointestinal disease and developmental regression in a group of previously normal children, which was generally associated in time
with possible
environmental triggers.»
The study helps to provide a neurological explanation for the sensitivity that people
with PTSD tend to have to
environmental triggers.
The international science on global
environmental change, which has provided the insights we have today on the functioning of the Earth system and impacts on human societies of anthropogenic change, has
triggered a concerted global effort, integrating the ICSU / ISSC Visioning process on the Grand Challenges for Earth system research for global sustainability
with the Belmont Forum challenge (a coalition of major donors of global
environmental change research), to define the future integrated science agenda on Earth system research for global sustainability.
These
environmental factors associated
with triggering schizophrenia includ stress and substance abuse, as well as many other factors [see the long list of
environmental factors associated
with schizophrenia]
«Multiple biological pathways are likely involved in the pathogenesis of ME / CFS,
with a range of clinical subtypes relating to variability in the types of
environmental triggers, genetic and epigenetic vulnerability, as well as comorbidity patterns,» says senior author Ian Lipkin, MD, director of CII.
He said about half the cases of schizophrenia, which usually manifests itself during late adolescence or early adulthood, were probably caused by the genes
with the other half due to
environmental triggers.
The idea that genetic mutations associated
with a disease can be
triggered by
environmental exposures is not a new one, the researchers from Denmark and Great Britain noted.
It is interesting to note that although the cause of MS is still unknown, unlike a true autoimmune disease, researchers suspect an outside
environmental trigger (combined
with a person's genetic susceptibility to such a
trigger).
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Following the foundational needs of the body, Dr. Maxim offers a step-wise program of removing
triggers (food sensitivities, heavy metals, stress,
environmental toxins), detoxifying the body and then flooding the body
with nutrients to get it functioning and healing properly.
As far as my digging goes, there seems to be an issue
with the clearance of D - lactate, like a genetic potentially or an
environmental trigger that happens.
Over the course of his many years of experience working
with AD patients, he has identified several AD «types,» each of which is caused by a unique combination of dietary,
environmental, and lifestyle
triggers.
Organizations such as The
Environmental Working Group and Institute for Responsible Technology are leading the way
with research that shows the serious health impacts on the body from the impact of genetically modified (GM) foods There are now multiple animal studies that link GMO's
with damage to the GUT,
with immune disregulation, inflammation, and an increase in allergies or factors that
trigger autoimmune disease.
Using a multidisciplinary approach, Dr. Ghag will work
with you to explore any physiological imbalances, mental emotional
triggers, life stressors, and
environmental toxicities and create a unique treatment plan that caters to your needs.
Selenium deficiency has been recognized as an
environmental trigger for Hashimoto's, and most people
with Hashimoto's are at risk for this deficiency.
Julie has learned that children
with autism are the «canaries in the coalmine,» informing us that we have too many toxins and nutrient deficiency that have affected our genetic expression, as well as exposure to
environmental triggers that are harming the development of our children as well as our health.
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For example, some women
with PCOS have more inflammation
triggered by stress,
environmental factors, or dietary choices while others are more prone to insulin - resistance.
A hypersensitive immune response to foods, chemicals and
environmental triggers can be treated safely and effectively
with Low Dose Immunotherapy (LDI).
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