Beyond Single Genes: The Role of Multiple Variants in Complex Disease

by Eliot

For a long time, we thought diseases flipped on like light switches, controlled by a single faulty gene. But the reality is far more intricate. This article explores how multiple gene variations, not just one, can influence complex diseases. Imagine a tangled web - that's how researchers now view complex diseases like heart disease or diabetes. Each strand represents a genetic variant, a slight difference in a gene's DNA. While each variant might...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3384276019
• ISBN13: 9783384276018
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: Tredition Gmbh
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"