# Genetics and Physical Performance

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

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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 | t13354 |
| Works | 57 |

## Topic papers all

Showing 15 of 57.

- [The Athlete’s Heart](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-athlete-s-heart/)
- [Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme in the Human Heart](https://scholariq.org/papers/angiotensin-converting-enzyme-in-the-human-heart/)
- [Effects of aging, sex, and physical training on cardiovascular responses to exercise.](https://scholariq.org/papers/effects-of-aging-sex-and-physical-training-on-cardiovascular-responses-to/)
- [Genome-wide meta-analysis identifies 11 new loci for anthropometric traits and provides insights into genetic architecture](https://scholariq.org/papers/genome-wide-meta-analysis-identifies-11-new-loci-for-anthropometric-traits-and/)
- [Physical Activity Attenuates the Influence of FTO Variants on Obesity Risk: A Meta-Analysis of 218,166 Adults and 19,268 Children](https://scholariq.org/papers/physical-activity-attenuates-the-influence-of-fto-variants-on-obesity-risk-a/)
- [Genetic Predisposition to an Impaired Metabolism of the Branched-Chain Amino Acids and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: A Mendelian Randomisation Analysis](https://scholariq.org/papers/genetic-predisposition-to-an-impaired-metabolism-of-the-branched-chain-amino/)
- [Physiological and Anthropometric Characteristics of Young Soccer Players According to Their Playing Position: Relevance for the Selection Process](https://scholariq.org/papers/physiological-and-anthropometric-characteristics-of-young-soccer-players/)
- [Differential effects of strength training leading to failure versus not to failure on hormonal responses, strength, and muscle power gains](https://scholariq.org/papers/differential-effects-of-strength-training-leading-to-failure-versus-not-to/)
- [Effects of exercise intensity and occlusion pressure after 12 weeks of resistance training with blood-flow restriction](https://scholariq.org/papers/effects-of-exercise-intensity-and-occlusion-pressure-after-12-weeks-of/)
- [Interval training program optimization in highly trained endurance cyclists](https://scholariq.org/papers/interval-training-program-optimization-in-highly-trained-endurance-cyclists/)
- [Selection of young soccer players in terms of anthropometric and physiological factors.](https://scholariq.org/papers/selection-of-young-soccer-players-in-terms-of-anthropometric-and-physiological/)
- [A Review of Resistance Training-Induced Changes in Skeletal Muscle Protein Synthesis and Their Contribution to Hypertrophy](https://scholariq.org/papers/a-review-of-resistance-training-induced-changes-in-skeletal-muscle-protein/)
- [Orientation and Familiarization to 1RM Strength Testing in Old and Young Women](https://scholariq.org/papers/orientation-and-familiarization-to-1rm-strength-testing-in-old-and-young-women/)
- [Validation of a Telephone Zygosity Questionnaire in Twins of Known Zygosity](https://scholariq.org/papers/validation-of-a-telephone-zygosity-questionnaire-in-twins-of-known-zygosity/)
- [The effect of recombinant human growth hormone and resistance training on IGF‐I mRNA expression in the muscles of elderly men](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-effect-of-recombinant-human-growth-hormone-and-resistance-training-on-igf-i/)

## Topic primary papers

- [Inheritance of physical fitness in 10-yr-old twins and their parents](https://scholariq.org/papers/inheritance-of-physical-fitness-in-10-yr-old-twins-and-their-parents/)
- [Home cage activity and behavioral performance in inbred and hybrid mice](https://scholariq.org/papers/home-cage-activity-and-behavioral-performance-in-inbred-and-hybrid-mice/)
- [Muscle Work and Its Relationship with ACE and ACTN3 Polymorphisms Are Associated with the Improvement of Explosive Strength](https://scholariq.org/papers/muscle-work-and-its-relationship-with-ace-and-actn3-polymorphisms-are-associated/)
- [The Genetic Profile of Combat Sport Athletes: A Systematic Review of Physiological, Psychological and Injury Risk Determinants](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-genetic-profile-of-combat-sport-athletes-a-systematic-review-of/)
- [Clinical Characteristics, Developmental Trajectory, and Caregiver Burden of Patients With Creatine Transporter Deficiency ( <i>SLC6A8</i> )](https://scholariq.org/papers/clinical-characteristics-developmental-trajectory-and-caregiver-burden-of/)
- [The Association of Genetic Markers Involved in Muscle Performance Responding to Lactate Levels during Physical Exercise Therapy by Nordic Walking in Patients with Long COVID Syndrome: A Nonrandomized Controlled Pilot Study](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-association-of-genetic-markers-involved-in-muscle-performance-responding-to/)

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