The phenomenon where genetic predispositions and environmental factors combine in complex ways to influence behavioral and psychological outcomes, with neither genetics nor environment acting alone.
Example: The same genetic variant increasing depression risk only in individuals who experience significant life stress, while having no effect in low-stress environments.
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