Genetic Effects on Environmental Vulnerability to Disease Contributor(s): Rutter, Michael J. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 047077780X ISBN-13: 9780470777800 Publisher: Wiley OUR PRICE: $113.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2008 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Genetics - Science | Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics - Medical | Epidemiology |
Dewey: 616.042 |
Series: Novartis Foundation Symposium |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6" W x 9" (1.10 lbs) 232 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Much research has attempted to show direct linear relations between genes and disorder. However, scientists have been discouraged by inconsistent findings based on this simple gene-phenotype approach. The alternative approach is to incorporate information about the environment. A gene-environment interaction approach assumes that environmental pathogens cause disorder, whereas genes influence susceptibility to environmental pathogens. This book brings together contributions from experts from multiple disciplines who discuss:
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