Can we apply the Mendelian randomization methodology without considering epigenetic effects?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Instrumental variable (IV) methods have been used in econometrics for several decades now, but have only recently been introduced into the epidemiologic research frameworks. Similarly, Mendelian randomization studies, which use the...

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Main Authors: Karmaus Wilfried, Zhang Hongmei, Ogbuanu Ikechukwu U
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:Emerging Themes in Epidemiology
Online Access:http://www.ete-online.com/content/6/1/3