Underrepresented Populations in Parkinson's Genetics Research: Current Landscape and Future Directions
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DOI: 10.1002/mds.29126
Abstract: Human genetics research lacks diversity; over 80% of genome‐wide association studies have been conducted on individuals of European ancestry. In addition to limiting insights regarding disease mechanisms, disproportionate representation can create disparities preventing equitable implementation… read more here.
Keywords: parkinson genetics; populations parkinson; underrepresented populations; genetics research ... See more keywords
Ethical considerations in forensic genetics research on tissue samples collected post-mortem in Cape Town, South Africa
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DOI: 10.1186/s12910-017-0225-6
Abstract: BackgroundThe use of tissue collected at a forensic post-mortem for forensic genetics research purposes remains of ethical concern as the process involves obtaining informed consent from grieving family members. Two forensic genetics research studies using… read more here.
Keywords: genetics research; research; south africa; genetics ... See more keywords
Artificial Intelligence for Cardiac Imaging-Genetics Research
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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2019.00195
Abstract: Cardiovascular conditions remain the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, with genotype being a significant influence on disease risk. Cardiac imaging-genetics aims to identify and characterize the genetic variants that influence functional, physiological, and… read more here.
Keywords: genetics research; genetics; imaging genetics; cardiac imaging ... See more keywords