Ecogenetics

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Ecogenetics

Ecogenetics (pronounced: e-co-gen-et-ics) is a branch of genetics that studies the interaction between genes and the environment to understand how these interactions can lead to certain diseases or health conditions.

Etymology

The term "Ecogenetics" is derived from the Greek words "oikos" meaning house, and "genetikos" meaning origin. It was first used in the 1970s to describe the study of genetic and environmental influences on an organism's phenotype.

Definition

Ecogenetics is a field of study that focuses on the genetic predispositions that make individuals or populations more susceptible to environmental hazards. It combines aspects of genetics, epidemiology, toxicology, and environmental health to understand how genetic and environmental factors interact to influence health and disease.

Related Terms

  • Genetic susceptibility: The increased likelihood of developing a particular disease due to the presence of one or more gene mutations, and possibly, the simultaneous presence of environmental factors.
  • Environmental health: The branch of public health that focuses on the relationships between people and their environment; promotes human health and well-being; and fosters healthy and safe communities.
  • Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
  • Toxicology: The study of the adverse effects of chemical substances on living organisms.

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