# Genetics and Physical Performance

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/genetics-and-physical-performance-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 172,433 |
| Description | This cluster of papers explores the genetic influence on human athletic performance, focusing on genes such as ACTN3 and ACE, and their association with endurance performance, muscle strength, and exercise training. The research delves into genomic predictors, elite athletes, and the impact of genetic variation on physical activity and performance. |
| Domain | Life Sciences |
| Field | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T13354 |
| Works | 25,958 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [George Davey Smith](https://scholariq.org/researchers/george-davey-smith/)
- [John P. A. Ioannidis](https://scholariq.org/researchers/john-p-a-ioannidis/)
- [Gonçalo R. Abecasis](https://scholariq.org/researchers/goncalo-r-abecasis/)
- [Luigi Ferrucci](https://scholariq.org/researchers/luigi-ferrucci/)
- [Mark I. McCarthy](https://scholariq.org/researchers/mark-i-mccarthy/)
- [Valentı́n Fuster](https://scholariq.org/researchers/valent-n-fuster/)
- [Cornelia M. van Duijn](https://scholariq.org/researchers/cornelia-m-van-duijn/)
- [André G. Uitterlinden](https://scholariq.org/researchers/andre-g-uitterlinden/)
- [Daniel Levy](https://scholariq.org/researchers/daniel-levy/)
- [Eric Boerwinkle](https://scholariq.org/researchers/eric-boerwinkle/)
- [Nicholas G. Martin](https://scholariq.org/researchers/nicholas-g-martin/)
- [M Snyder](https://scholariq.org/researchers/m-snyder/)

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