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Scientific advances and new research methods have made it possible for investigators to expand and improve that effort. Now, it is called the Personalized Environment and Genes Study (PEGS). The evolution of the study means good news for individuals who want to learn more about their vulnerability to common diseases and for scientists who want to explore how genetics influences our biological response to environmental exposures.
This timeline highlights major PEGS developments going back to 2002, when the effort began. See sidebar for more history of the initiative. (Image courtesy of NIEHS)
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