Risk of disease is multifactorial and can be shaped by socio-economic, demographic,
cultural, environmental and genetic factors. Our understanding of the genetic determinants …

Keratoconus (KC) is the most common cornea ectatic disorder. It is characterized by a cone‐
shaped thin cornea leading to myopia, irregular astigmatism, and vision impairment. It …

There is little information on inbreeding during the critical early years of human existence.
However, given the small founding group sizes and restricted mate choices it seems …

Kann man Liebe und Konflikte in Partnerschaften–oder die Sicherheit, die eine Mutter ihrem
Kind spendet–wissenschaftlich untersuchen, ja sogar messen? Wie verändern sich …

Background Consanguinity is the close union, sexual relationship or marriage between
persons who have common biological ancestors usually up to about 2nd cousins. Contrary …

Context: Inbreeding increases the level of homozygotes for autosomal recessive disorders
and is the major objective in clinical studies. The prevalence of consanguinity and the …

Methods A questionnaire was distributed to all patients presenting to St. John Eye Hospital,
Jerusalem, Israel. Questionnaire included data on demographic characteristics and potential …

How did women contribute to the rise of the Mongol Empire while Mongol men were
conquering Eurasia? This book positions women in their rightful place in the otherwise well …

North Africa is defined as the geographical region separated from the rest of the continent by
the Sahara and from Europe by the Mediterranean Sea. The main demographic features of …

Consanguinity has highly complex and multifaceted aspects with sociocultural as well as
biological debates on its pros and cons. The biological upshot of consanguinity includes the …