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http://psychcentral.com/news/2015/09/02/genetic-flaw-influences-ptsd-severity/91710.html A chemical change in a particular gene appears to influence brain development in such a way as to lessen the ability to deal with strong emotions or cope with stressful experiences. The new research is the first to show that the SKA2 gene plays a role in the developmentContinue Reading

But while an increase in obesity rates in recent years has been put down to lifestyle factors such as poor diet and a lack of exercise, the genetic predisposition to obesity, particularly among Maori and Pacific Island populations, has been less understood. Now, a landmark study will use the latestContinue Reading

How tall or short a person becomes is estimated to be 80% genetic http://t.co/i0isLwIz7w — HuffPost Living (@HealthyLiving) October 6, 2014 How tall or short a person becomes is estimated to be 80 percent genetic, with nutrition and other environmental factors accounting for the rest. The world’s people on averageContinue Reading