An association between arteriosclerosis and homocysteine (Hcy) was first demonstrated in
1969. Hcy is a sulfur containing amino acid derived from the essential amino acid …

The authors reviewed recent quantitative genetic research on learning disabilities that led to
the conclusion that genetic diagnoses differ from traditional diagnoses in that the effects of …

The goal of the International HapMap Project is to determine the common patterns of DNA
sequence variation in the human genome and to make this information freely available in …

The term “race” has many definitions, ranging from a family unit to a species, but in common
and medical usage, defining “race” has meant separating Homo sapiens into three to six …

This groundbreaking volume synthesizes the results of the Virginia Adult Twin Study of
Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders, which yielded longitudinal data on more than …

Klinefelter syndrome is the most common sex chromosome disorder. Affected males carry an
additional X chromosome, which results in male hypogonadism, androgen deficiency, and …

Metabolic syndrome (MetSyn) is a group of metabolic conditions that occur together and
promote the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes. Recent genome …

Most common chronic diseases are the result of complex interactions between multiple
genetic variants and environmental factors. Despite significant advances in the last decade …

In Chance, Development, and Aging, two leading biological gerontologists review and
evaluate all of the available data to elucidate the respective roles played by genes and …

▪ Abstract Atherosclerosis, the primary cause of coronary artery disease (CAD) and stroke, is
a disorder with multiple genetic and environmental contributions. Genetic-epidemiologic …