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polygenic trait

polygenic trait A polygenic trait is a characteristic that is strongly influenced by genetic background through many genetic contributions rather than a single factor.

A polygenic trait is a characteristic that is strongly influenced by genetic background through many genetic contributions rather than a single factor. The packet also indicates that such traits can be shaped by environmental and behavioral influences, as illustrated by body mass index.

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Drafting source: Borisevich Dmitrii; Schnurr Theresia M.; Engelbrechtsen Line; Rakitko Alexander; Ängquist Lars; Ilinsky Valery; Aadahl Mette; Grarup Niels; Pedersen Oluf; Sørensen Thorkild I. A.; Hansen Torben. Non-linear interaction between physical activity and polygenic risk score of body mass index in Danish and Russian populations. 2021; DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0258748; article XML SHA-256 395637359e11cffef44c87c3d40ec3dc8d7ba3d3538aea668b0384ad9e338d0b. “Non-linear interaction between physical activity and polygenic risk score of body mass index in Danish and Russian populations” (10.1371/journal.pone.0258748).
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