Franks, Paul,

Gene-environment interactions in complex disease [electronic resource] / Paul Franks. - London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2013. - 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (29 min.) : color, sound). - Diabetes in perspective, 2056-452X . - Henry Stewart talks. Biomedical & life sciences collection. Diabetes in perspective. .

Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration. Title from title frames.

Contents: Definition of gene-environment interaction -- Examples of interactions and rationale -- Why do we think gene x environment interactions might exist for complex, multifactorial traits? -- How might gene x environment interactions be detected? -- Limitations of many existing studies of gene x environment interactions -- Gene x lifestyle interaction on type 2 diabetes incidence -- Genotype-based recall randomized clinical trials -- What are the likely mechanisms underlying gene x environment interactions?.

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3351 Henry Stewart Talks


Genotype-environment interaction.
Non-insulin-dependent diabetes--Genetic aspects.
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2--genetics.
Gene-Environment Interaction.
Genetic Predisposition to Disease--genetics.
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