Several regions of the human genome are being investigated to identify genes that may confer susceptibility for schizophrenia.

The apo E4 gene, in contrast, confers susceptibility to developing the disease in old age.

Numerous genes confer susceptibility to Type 1 diabetes, Dr. Moalem said.

A genetic locus conferring susceptibility was identified (juvenile audiogenic monogenic seizures1, jams1) on chromosome 10.

In Japan it confers susceptibility to juvenile diabetes likely via the DR4 gene.

Furthermore, germ line duplication of brachyury confers major susceptibility to chordoma.

Susceptibility to disease varies between individuals and immunological mechanisms have been proposed to confer protection or susceptibility to the disease.

In separate studies it has been shown to confer susceptibility to bipolar disorder.

The increased exposure to acetaldehyde in individuals with the catalytically inactive form may also confer greater susceptibility to many types of cancer.

Gene-environment interaction means that some people carry genetic factors that confer susceptibility or resistance to a certain disorder in a particular environment.