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- How Genes Influence Child Development - Verywell Mind
Height is a good example of a genetic trait that can be influenced by environmental factors 4 While a child's genetic code may provide instructions for tallness, the expression of this height might be suppressed if the child has poor nutrition or chronic illness
- How Genes Influence Your Behavior - sciencenewstoday. org
For example, genes involved in the production and regulation of dopamine can affect motivation and reward-seeking behaviors, potentially influencing tendencies like risk-taking or addiction
- What Are Genetic Influences and How Do They Shape Us?
These environmental factors can significantly modify the expression of genetic predispositions For example, an individual with a genetic susceptibility to type 2 diabetes may manage their risk through a healthy diet and regular exercise, illustrating how lifestyle can mitigate genetic tendencies
- Genetic Influence - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Genetic influences refer to the hereditary factors that impact behaviors, such as tobacco use, with evidence suggesting an additive genetic component contributing to heritability estimates of around 50%
- Genetics Basics | Genomics and Your Health | CDC
In some cases, your genes are linked to diseases that run in your family In other cases, your genes influence how your body reacts to health conditions, such as infections; to medicines or other treatments for health conditions; or to certain behaviors, such as smoking or alcohol use
- How genetics influence your health: what you inherit and why it matters
Your genetic makeup, inherited from your biological parents, is decisive in determining your risk for certain diseases, how your body reacts to medications, and even how you metabolise food
- Gene Environment Interaction
Studies of gene–environment interactions can provide insights into biological mechanisms of disease and could have public health implications One example of a gene–environment interaction involves the NAT2 gene, smoking as the environmental factor, and bladder cancer
- Understanding Behavior Genetics: Factors that Influence Human Behavior
Some examples of genetic factors that influence behavior include genes associated with mental illnesses like depression or schizophrenia, genes that contribute to intelligence or personality traits, and genes that influence addiction susceptibility
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