One factor that may increase one’s susceptibility to sustaining an ACL injury is the variation of the genes that regulate[…]
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Tag: genetics
Elite Sprinters Have More Fast-Twitch Muscle Fibers
Being genetically endowed with a higher proportion of fast-twitch muscle fibers may be key for competing at an elite level[…]
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Connective Tissue Gene Increases Risk for ACL Tear
Certain genes may increase athletes’ risk for ACL tears. A new study in the “Journal of Science and Medicine in[…]
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Variation of Elastin Gene Influences Susceptibility to Injury
Which variation of the elastin gene you possess can increase or decrease your likelihood of suffering a ligament injury. A[…]
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The Role of Genetics and Environment on Intelligence (IQ)
Over the past few decades, a plethora of research has been conducted regarding the causes and consequences of IQ. Although[…]
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New Gene Increases Likelihood that Children Will Eat Junk Food
A new gene has been identified that may dramatically increase one’s risk for obesity by increasing one’s likelihood to eat[…]
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