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Searching for genetic determinants in the new millennium

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  • Neil J. Risch

    (Stanford University School of Medicine)

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Human genetics is now at a critical juncture. The molecular methods used successfully to identify the genes underlying rare mendelian syndromes are failing to find the numerous genes causing more common, familial, non-mendelian diseases. With the human genome sequence nearing completion, new opportunities are being presented for unravelling the complex genetic basis of non-mendelian disorders based on large-scale genome-wide studies. Considerable debate has arisen regarding the best approach to take. In this review I discuss these issues, together with suggestions for optimal post-genome strategies.

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  • Neil J. Risch, 2000. "Searching for genetic determinants in the new millennium," Nature, Nature, vol. 405(6788), pages 847-856, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:nature:v:405:y:2000:i:6788:d:10.1038_35015718
    DOI: 10.1038/35015718
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