Email this article Genetic aspects of athletic performance and sports selection
- Authors: Bondareva E.A.1, Negasheva M.A.2
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Affiliations:
- Research Institute and Museum of Anthropology
- Faculty of Biology
- Issue: Vol 7, No 4 (2017)
- Pages: 344-353
- Section: Article
- URL: https://journal-vniispk.ru/2079-0864/article/view/206507
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1134/S2079086417040028
- ID: 206507
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Abstract
The review summarizes the current knowledge about the molecular genetic markers associated with athletic performance in various sports. Some variations in DNA sequences are associated with specific phenotypes involved in the athletic performance, including endurance capacity, muscle performance, body mass composition, body morphological characteristics, and susceptibility to injuries.
About the authors
E. A. Bondareva
Research Institute and Museum of Anthropology
Author for correspondence.
Email: bondareva.e@gmail.com
Russian Federation, Moscow
M. A. Negasheva
Faculty of Biology
Author for correspondence.
Email: anthropos.msu@mail.ru
Russian Federation, Moscow
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