Mendelian randomization: methods for causal inference using genetic variants
Auteur :
Burgess, Stephen / Thompson, Simon G.
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780367341848
Date de publication :
23 juin 2021
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
467 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Mendelian randomization (MR) uses genetic instrumental variables to make inferences about causal effects based on observational data. It, therefore, can be a reliable way of assessing the causal nature of risk factors, such as biomarkers, for a wide range of disease outcomes.