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One Gene, One Disease? The Case for Embracing Genetic Complexity in Medicine
Rethinking Genetic Changing Notions of One Gene, One Disease Genetic inheritance is often taught as a simple equation: a single gene causes a specific trait or illness. In practice, the genome operates as a sprawling network where thousands of variants interact to shape health outcomes. New research pushes us beyond a one-gene-one-disease mindset, arguing that…