predisposition

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Among other factors, they’ve identified genetic anomalies that may produce a predisposition to the condition.

From Los Angeles Times

Genetic predisposition increases disease risk in certain populations.

From Science Daily

Looking at his genome, and comparing it with polygenic scores, they found that Hitler had a high predisposition for autism, ADHD, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

From BBC

The researchers then analyzed which health conditions were correlated with a genetic predisposition for cannabis use.

From Science Daily

In the 1990s, teams of scientists — supported at least in part by NIH funding — tracked down the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes responsible for inherited predispositions to breast and other cancers.

From Los Angeles Times