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  1. What is heritability?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... in single genes, such as phenylketonuria (PKU), have high heritability. Most complex traits in people, such as ... For example, hair color is a trait with high heritability, but it is very easy to change ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/inheritance/heritability - Genetics
  2. Is athletic performance determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... that the 577XX genotype is more common among high-performing endurance athletes (for example, cyclists and long- ... findings. The 577RR genotype is associated with a high proportion of fast-twitch fibers and is seen ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/traits/athleticperformance - Genetics
  3. Is longevity determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... to develop age-related chronic diseases, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, than ... if they develop age-related diseases (such as high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, or type 2 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/longevity - Genetics
  4. What does it mean to have Neanderthal or Denisovan DNA?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... the sense of smell, immune responses, adaptations to high altitude, and other characteristics in modern humans. These ... M, Reich D, Kelso J, Pääbo S. A high-coverage genome sequence from an archaic Denisovan individual. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/neanderthaldna - Genetics
  5. What are secondary findings from genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... have a known medical condition, such as extremely high cholesterol, but receive results that indicate a genetic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/testing/secondaryfindings - Genetics
  6. Why is it important to know my family health history?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... of having common disorders, such as heart disease, high blood pressure , stroke, certain cancers, and type 2 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/inheritance/familyhistory - Genetics
  7. Is hair color determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... have black or brown hair, because of the high amount of eumelanin. It is estimated that more ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/haircolor - Genetics
  8. Is temperament determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... easy-going or quick to react), activity level (high or low energy), attention level (focused or easily ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/temperament - Genetics
  9. What are the ethical issues surrounding gene therapy?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... which constitute a disability or disorder? Will the high costs of gene therapy make it available only ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/therapy/ethics - Genetics