1 Was not misquoted, so doesn't belong here. 2  This quote is sourced (Marx said it), and is not unverified (we have the original reference). 3  In addition, some of the follow-up comments are a matter of opinion or wrong, so even if the quote belonged in that section the follow-up opinions would not:
Changes in many genes, each with a small effect, may underlie susceptibility to many common diseases, including cancer, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and mental illness. In people with a genetic predisposition, the risk of disease can depend on multiple factors in addition to an identified genetic change.These include other genetic factors (sometimes called modifiers) as well as lifestyle and environmental factors.he World Health Organization offers information about genetic predisposition to several common diseases, including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and asthma. Genetic Alliance UK offers a fact sheet on genetic predisposition to common genetic diseases.
Stiff-person syndrome (SPS) is a rare neurological disorder with features of an autoimmune disease.SPS is characterized by fluctuating muscle rigidity in the trunk and limbs and a heightened sensitivity to stimuli such as noise, touch, and emotional distress, which can set off muscle spasms.Abnormal postures, often hunched over and stiffened, are characteristic of the disorder.t is frequently associated with other autoimmune diseases such as diabetes, thyroiditis, vitiligo, and pernicious anemia. Scientists donât yet understand what causes SPS, but research indicates that it is the result of an autoimmune response gone awry in the brain and spinal cord.