Assessing whether genetic scores explain extra variation in birthweight, when added to clinical and anthropometric measures

Assessing whether genetic scores explain extra variation in birthweight, when added to clinical and anthropometric measures

Abstract Background Human birthweight is a complex, multifactorial trait. Maternal characteristics contribute to birthweight variation by influencing the intrauterine environment. Variation explained by genetic effects is also important, but their contributions have not been assessed alongside other...

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Main Authors: Maneka Haulder, Alice E. Hughes, Robin N. Beaumont, Bridget A. Knight, Andrew T. Hattersley, Beverley M. Shields, Rachel M. Freathy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Birthweight
Variance
Genetic score
Maternal
Fetal
Intrauterine environment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-022-03554-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-022-03554-1

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