Essays about: "gene x environment interaction"

Found 2 essays containing the words gene x environment interaction.

1. 1. The ANKK1 Gene and its Possible Influence on Alcohol Use: : The Role of Victimization and Parent-Child Relationship

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för juridik, psykologi och socialt arbete

   Author : Isa Hedlund; [2020]
   Keywords : the ANKK1 gene; alcohol use; gene x environment interaction; the differential-susceptibility hypothesis; the biological-sensitivity- to-context thesis; ANKK1 genen; alkoholkonsumtion; gen x miljöinteraktion; differential-susceptibility hypothesis; biological-sensitivity- to-context thesis;

   Abstract : Risky alcohol use increases the risk of certain crimes such as drunk driving, spousal abuse and fighting. Around 60% of an individual’s alcohol use is attributable to genetic influences, however little is known regarding the specific genes that are involved in increasing the risk of risky alcohol use. READ MORE

3. 2. Induction of plant defence and secretion of volatile compounds by Colletotrichum acutatum in leaf infection assay of woodland strawberry

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

   Author : Joubin Haji Mirza Ali; [2018]
   Keywords : Plant Defence; PAMP-triggered immunity; Colletotrichum acutatum; Anthracnose Disease; Pathogen; Fragaria vesca; Woodland Strawberry; Leaf Infection; Volatile Secretion; β-caryophyllene;

   Abstract : Consumers demand healthy food with less residues of pesticides, in addition to the global awareness of the negative impact such chemicals have caused to the environment during the last decades. Farmers and other agricultural participants are far away from completely end up the usage of pesticides but currently used practice could stepwise be improved in pest management. READ MORE