How Can the Results of Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWASs)assist in Determining

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Essay

How can the results of genome-wide association studies (GWASs)assist in determining an individual's risk of contracting certain diseases?

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Definitions:

Just Noticeable Difference

The minimum level of stimulus intensity change needed to produce a noticeable variation in sensory experience.

Difference Threshold

The minimum difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time, also known as the just noticeable difference (JND).

Kinesthetic Senses

The sense of body position and movement, including sense of muscle tension, balance, and body position in space.

Body Position

Refers to the posture or arrangement of the body parts in relation to one another, significant in various health and physical activities.