That steady decline, Flynn said, did not resemble the usual pattern of genetic influence.
By comparing the progress of tadpoles with different fathers but the same mother, the paternal genetic influence was easy to see.
His current research interests include the genetic influence on social behavior, the structure of global trade networks and the structure of Italian politics.
It has been known for some time that autism has a strong genetic influence - but up until now only eight or nine genes have been confirmed as playing a role.
Finances and genetic counseling influence the frequency of genetic testing, whether people are high risk or not.
While we cannot change our genetic make-up, we can influence our genetic expression through personalized nutrition.
Small molecules in nature, mostly what are called polyphenols (resveratrol, quercetin, catechin, curcumin, others), as found in concentrated form in red wine, can cross the cell wall and enter the cell and influence genetic machinery.
Important insights to emerge from the panel included the plasticity of the brain in recovering from traumatic injury over time, as well as preliminary studies suggesting that certain genetic mutations may influence susceptibility and recovery after traumatic brain injury as well as early-onset dementia.
Scientists trying to determine whether genetic or environmental factors influence disease risk often study twins.
The long held belief that adults who are unable to quit smoking is ultimately related to duration of smoking may potentially be replaced by such research showing that there are specific genetic factors which could influence teen smokers to become heavy smokers throughout their lives.
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But just as the genetic material of the virus dictates the next wave of infections, so our own genetic make-up can influence our susceptibility to these.
As well as any genetic predisposition, entrepreneurship is stimulated through social influence: clusters of like-minded individuals breed particular social values and norms.
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Aside from a child's inherited genetic predisposition to asthma, other factors which are thought to influence whether they develop it or not include the number of brothers or sisters they have, and to a certain extent their diet in the early years.
Researchers will also collect genetic and behavioural data from the subjects in order to build up a complete picture of the factors that influence the human psyche.
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