Elite athletes differ from each other in their characteristics according to their discipline. This
study aimed to identify performance predictors in elite Croatian sprinters taking into …

Genetic variants may contribute to confer elite athlete status. However, this does not mean
that a person with favourable genetic traits would become a champion because multiple …

Abstract Purpose Alpha-actinin-3, encoded by the ACTN3 gene, is an actin-binding protein
with an important role in myofibril contraction and muscle force output. In humans, there is a …

Homozygosity for a premature stop codon (X) in the ACTN3 “sprinter” gene is common in
humans despite the fact that it reduces muscle size, strength and power. Because of the …

Background The human ACTN3 gene encodes α-actinin-3, an actin-binding protein with a
pivotal role in muscle structure and metabolism. A common genetic single nucleotide …

This chapter discusses the impact of holding mutually exclusive nature vs. nurture
conceptualizations of ability on motivational, affective, and behavioural outcomes, as well as …

Background: most of the research concerning the influence of genetics on endurance
performance has been carried out by investigating target genes separately. However …

Purpose: To investigate the ethnicity of Kenya's most successful international runners,
tracking their evolution over the period of their international emergence and current …

Introduction Non‐contact muscle injuries (NCMI) account for a large proportion of sport
injuries, affecting athletes' performance and career, team results and financial aspects …

Dominant mutations in TPM3, encoding α-tropomyosinslow, cause a congenital myopathy
characterized by generalized muscle weakness. Here, we used a multidisciplinary approach …