Genetic influences on health: Does race matter?

Article Abstract:

New studies of human genetic variation show that while genetic ancestry is highly correlated with geographic ancestry, its correlation with race is modest. Therefore, geographic ancestry and explicit genetic information are alternatives to race that appear to be more accurate predictors of genetic risk factors that influence health.

Physical fitness, Genetic variation

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Acquired and inherited lipodystrophies

Article Abstract:

Lipodystrophies are clinically heterogeneous acquired or inherited disorders characterized by the selective loss of adipose tissue. The clinical features, underlying pathogenetic mechanisms, and management of various types of lipodystrophy are discussed.

Adipose tissues, Adipose tissue, Lipodystrophy

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Letting the genome out of the bottle - will we get our wish?

Article Abstract:

The article discusses the genome analysis or gene analysis and the role it plays in predicting the future of the associated disorders.

Analysis, Usage, Human genome, Single nucleotide polymorphisms

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