Using the longest significance run to estimate region-specific p-values in genetic association mapping studies
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Association testing is a powerful tool for identifying disease susceptibility genes underlying complex diseases. Technological advances have yielded a dramatic increase in the density of available genetic markers, necessitating an in...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-05-01
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Series: | BMC Bioinformatics |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2105/9/246 |