Genome-wide association studies
Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) test hundreds of thousands of genetic variants
across many genomes to find those statistically associated with a specific trait or disease …
across many genomes to find those statistically associated with a specific trait or disease …
Genetics of obesity: what genetic association studies have taught us about the biology of obesity and its complications
MO Goodarzi - The lancet Diabetes & endocrinology, 2018 - thelancet.com
Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) for BMI, waist-to-hip ratio, and other adiposity
traits have identified more than 300 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Although …
traits have identified more than 300 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Although …
A saturated map of common genetic variants associated with human height
Common single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are predicted to collectively explain 40–
50% of phenotypic variation in human height, but identifying the specific variants and …
50% of phenotypic variation in human height, but identifying the specific variants and …
Large-scale genome-wide association study of coronary artery disease in genetically diverse populations
We report a genome-wide association study (GWAS) of coronary artery disease (CAD)
incorporating nearly a quarter of a million cases, in which existing studies are integrated with …
incorporating nearly a quarter of a million cases, in which existing studies are integrated with …
Genome-wide association analyses of physical activity and sedentary behavior provide insights into underlying mechanisms and roles in disease prevention
Although physical activity and sedentary behavior are moderately heritable, little is known
about the mechanisms that influence these traits. Combining data for up to 703,901 …
about the mechanisms that influence these traits. Combining data for up to 703,901 …
Genome-wide enhancer maps link risk variants to disease genes
Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified thousands of noncoding loci that
are associated with human diseases and complex traits, each of which could reveal insights …
are associated with human diseases and complex traits, each of which could reveal insights …
[PDF][PDF] Global Biobank Meta-analysis Initiative: Powering genetic discovery across human disease
Biobanks facilitate genome-wide association studies (GWASs), which have mapped
genomic loci across a range of human diseases and traits. However, most biobanks are …
genomic loci across a range of human diseases and traits. However, most biobanks are …
Genome-wide association analyses define pathogenic signaling pathways and prioritize drug targets for IgA nephropathy
IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is a progressive form of kidney disease defined by glomerular
deposition of IgA. Here we performed a genome-wide association study of 10,146 kidney …
deposition of IgA. Here we performed a genome-wide association study of 10,146 kidney …
Genome-wide association meta-analysis identifies 17 loci associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is common and partially heritable and has no
effective treatments. We carried out a genome-wide association study (GWAS) meta …
effective treatments. We carried out a genome-wide association study (GWAS) meta …
Discovery and systematic characterization of risk variants and genes for coronary artery disease in over a million participants
KG Aragam, T Jiang, A Goel, S Kanoni, BN Wolford… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
The discovery of genetic loci associated with complex diseases has outpaced the
elucidation of mechanisms of disease pathogenesis. Here we conducted a genome-wide …
elucidation of mechanisms of disease pathogenesis. Here we conducted a genome-wide …