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Prospects for using risk scores in polygenic medicine
Genome-wide association studies have made strides in identifying common variation associated with disease. The modest effect sizes preclude risk prediction based on single genetic variants, but polygenic risk scores that combine thousands of variants show some predictive ability across a range of co...
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Published in: | Genome medicine 2017-11, Vol.9 (1), p.96-96, Article 96 |
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Main Authors: | , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | Genome-wide association studies have made strides in identifying common variation associated with disease. The modest effect sizes preclude risk prediction based on single genetic variants, but polygenic risk scores that combine thousands of variants show some predictive ability across a range of complex traits and diseases, including neuropsychiatric disorders. Here, we consider the potential for translation to clinical use. |
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ISSN: | 1756-994X 1756-994X |
DOI: | 10.1186/s13073-017-0489-y |