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128 citations,
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78 citations,
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October 2012 in “Medical Hypotheses” The conclusion suggests that treatments targeting root causes of chronic diseases may be developed by focusing on gene expression and lifestyle factors.
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14 citations,
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10 citations,
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2 citations,
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100 citations,
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35 citations,
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23 citations,
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