Dora has recently started working on a research study that hypothesizes that people who have a defect in a specific gene may have a predisposition to depression.As a second hypothesis,the researcher is studying the impact of a significant lack of social support in triggering the onset of depression in such people.Dora's research is an example of _____ research.
A)gene-gene interaction
B)gene x environment
C)eugenics
D)genetic engineering

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Dora's research is studying the interaction of a specific gene and the environment (lack of social support) in triggering depression. This falls under the category of gene-environment interaction research, also known as gene x environment (GxE) research. Choices A, C and D are not applicable to Dora's study.

Dora Has Recently Started Working on a Research Study That