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Emerging technologies to measure multiple environmental/non-genetic variables
| Measurement platform type | Number of variables | Example references |
|---|---|---|
| Metabolomics (small molecules) | 10–1000s | 1,2,4,5 |
| Transcriptomics/proteomics (mRNA/protein) | 30–50 000 | 3,6 |
| Nutrient questionnaires | 100s | 7 |
| Automated dietary intake sensors | 100s | 8 |
| Physical activity/behaviour sensors (iPhone/smart devices) | 10–100s | 9,10 |
