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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/144849| Title: | Genome-wide association studies |
| Authors: | Grech, Alfred Farrugia, Mario Balzan, Michael |
| Keywords: | Genome-wide association study Genomics Genetic testing Single nucleotide polymorphisms |
| Issue Date: | 2024 |
| Publisher: | Malta Leadership Institute (MLI) |
| Citation: | Grech, A., Farrugia, M., & Balzan, M. (2024). Genome-wide association studies. The Synapse : the Medical Professionals' Network, 23(4), 21-23. |
| Abstract: | Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) detect associations between genetic variants and traits in population samples. Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are the most common genetic variants studied. GWAS started as an experimental exercise some 20 years ago, but has since matured and has a range of applications, including helping to understand the biology of disease and predicting genomic risk with the potential to be used as a biomarker and in patients’ stratification. GWAS signals are also used to identify drug targets, leading to genomics-driven drug discovery. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/144849 |
| Appears in Collections: | The Synapse, Volume 23, Issue 4 |
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