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  1. Are moles determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... such as cell damage caused by ultraviolet radiation exposure. In susceptible individuals (those with fair skin, light ... the CDKN2A gene), ultraviolet radiation from repeated sun exposure can damage existing moles, increasing their risk of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/moles - Genetics
  2. What are complex or multifactorial disorders?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... environmental factors, such as exercise, diet, or pollutant exposures. Conditions caused by many contributing factors are called ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../mutationsanddisorders/complexdisorders - Genetics
  3. What is epigenetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... influences, such as a person’s diet and exposure to pollutants, can impact the epigenome. Epigenetic modifications ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/howgeneswork/epigenome - Genetics
  4. Is height determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... nutrition during pregnancy, whether she smoked, and her exposure to hazardous substances. A well-nourished, healthy, and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/height - Genetics
  5. Is longevity determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... clean water, better housing and living conditions, reduced exposure to infectious diseases, and access to medical care. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/longevity - Genetics