genetic correlation
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nounfemininepl: genetic correlations / correlações genéticas
correlação genética
1. The degree to which two traits or characteristics are influenced by the same genetic factors; a statistical measure of shared genetic variance between two variables
The genetic correlation between height and bone density is quite strong, suggesting they share common genetic influences.
A correlação genética entre altura e densidade óssea é bastante forte, sugerindo que compartilham influências genéticas comuns.
2. In quantitative genetics, a parameter that indicates whether alleles affecting one trait also affect another trait in the same or opposite direction
Researchers found a positive genetic correlation between intelligence and educational attainment.
Os pesquisadores encontraram uma correlação genética positiva entre inteligência e nível educacional.
This is a technical term primarily used in scientific, medical, and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is fundamental in quantitative genetics, genomic research, and medical studies. Understanding genetic correlations has become increasingly important in personalized medicine and behavioral genetics research, with significant implications for understanding disease comorbidity and evolutionary biology.
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