Gene environment interaction

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Contents 1 Used for 2 See for 3 Broader Terms 4 Related Terms 5 Scope Note 6 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

ecogenetics

See for

genetic epidemiology, nature versus nurture

Broader Terms

environment, genetics

Related Terms

genetic susceptibility, nutrition

Scope Note

general term referring to the interaction of genetic factors and environmental influences.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• Detection of gene-environment interaction is not an easy matter.
• THE TWO-BY-FOUR TABLE: THE FUNDAMENTAL UNIT OF ANALYSIS OF GENE- ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION The simplest case of gene-environment interaction is that of two dichotomous factors (e.
• ukGene-environment interaction is likely to be a common and important source of variation for complex behavioral traits.
• Study of gene-environment interaction is important for improving accuracy and precision in the assessment of both genetic and environmental influences.
• The interest in studying gene-environment interaction is increasing for complex diseases.

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