predisposition

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

Genetic predisposition increases disease risk in certain populations.

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.

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

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.