article_snippet: The next logical step is to find out who is predisposed to the illness by identifying those genetic markers.'
article_snippet: Professor Builk (centre) said Professor Builk (centre) is important to understand they both contribute with around 60 per cent of the reason being hereditary and 40 per cent being related to environmental factors. '
article_snippet: I try to get people to think about it like this- genes are the loaded gun but environment is the one pulling the trigger.
article_snippet: If they can get a large enough sample Prof Bulik hopes to develop a 'biological profile' by looking at genetics and environmental factors that will help will identify what constitutes a high risk individual.
article_snippet: The more people we have the better the scientists and doctors will be able to map the genetic profile and the more accurate the study will be. '