Publication Date:
2016-11-24
Description:
A principal component meta-analysis on multiple anthropometric traits identifies novel loci for body shape Nature Communications, Published online: 23 November 2016; doi:10.1038/ncomms13357 Past genome-wide associate studies have identified hundreds of genetic loci that influence body size and shape when examined one trait at a time. Here, Jeff and colleagues develop an aggregate score of various body traits, and use meta-analysis to find new loci linked to body shape.
Electronic ISSN:
2041-1723
Topics:
Biology
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Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Natural Sciences in General
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Physics
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