Gene-environment interaction (GxE) refers to the dynamic relationship between an individual’s genetic makeup and physical and social environment. This interaction factors into what determines how a person’s genes are expressed, influencing traits, diseases, and overall genetic expression. (1) Recently, nutrition coach and health author Thomas DeLauer illustrated the concept of GxE by examining cases of obesity in twins raised in different…
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