Contribution of genome-wide association studies to scientific research: a pragmatic approach to evaluate their impact.

Contribution of genome-wide association studies to scientific research: a pragmatic approach to evaluate their impact.

The factual value of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) for the understanding of multifactorial diseases is a matter of intense debate. Practical consequences for the development of more effective therapies do not seem to be around the corner. Here we propose a pragmatic and objective evaluation...

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Main Authors: Vito A G Ricigliano, Renato Umeton, Lorenzo Germinario, Eleonora Alma, Martina Briani, Noemi Di Segni, Dalma Montesanti, Giorgia Pierelli, Fabiana Cancrini, Cristiano Lomonaco, Francesca Grassi, Gabriella Palmieri, Marco Salvetti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3743868?pdf=render

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