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What is the primary goal of a genome-wide association study (GWAS)?
What is the primary goal of a genome-wide association study (GWAS)?
Which term describes the non-random assortment of alleles at multiple loci?
Which term describes the non-random assortment of alleles at multiple loci?
In the context of genetic association studies, what does 'imputation' typically refer to?
In the context of genetic association studies, what does 'imputation' typically refer to?
What model is primarily used to analyze common genetic variants in relation to trait effects?
What model is primarily used to analyze common genetic variants in relation to trait effects?
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How are common SNPs selected for genome-wide studies?
How are common SNPs selected for genome-wide studies?
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Which of the following best describes the role of multiple technical challenges in GWAS?
Which of the following best describes the role of multiple technical challenges in GWAS?
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What is an important characteristic of markers in strong linkage disequilibrium?
What is an important characteristic of markers in strong linkage disequilibrium?
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What represents the typical increase in the number of genetic variants after a GWAS through imputation?
What represents the typical increase in the number of genetic variants after a GWAS through imputation?
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What is one major ambition of the genomic era as indicated in the content?
What is one major ambition of the genomic era as indicated in the content?
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What do Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) primarily focus on?
What do Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) primarily focus on?
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Which of the following traits could potentially be predicted using genetic information?
Which of the following traits could potentially be predicted using genetic information?
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Which of these is NOT a focus of the genomic era according to the content?
Which of these is NOT a focus of the genomic era according to the content?
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What aspect does the lecture outline suggest will be covered after discussing GWAS?
What aspect does the lecture outline suggest will be covered after discussing GWAS?
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Which of the following would likely be a key topic in studying Polygenic Risk Scores for Medical Research?
Which of the following would likely be a key topic in studying Polygenic Risk Scores for Medical Research?
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In the context of GWAS, what is indicated by the term 'discovery sample size'?
In the context of GWAS, what is indicated by the term 'discovery sample size'?
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Which statement about Crohn's disease and other conditions mentioned is most likely correct?
Which statement about Crohn's disease and other conditions mentioned is most likely correct?
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What is a primary characteristic of polygenic disorders compared to Mendelian genetic traits?
What is a primary characteristic of polygenic disorders compared to Mendelian genetic traits?
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Which statement correctly describes the focus of Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS)?
Which statement correctly describes the focus of Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS)?
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What is one significant difference between sequencing and genotyping in the context of genetic research?
What is one significant difference between sequencing and genotyping in the context of genetic research?
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What is the main implication of the statement 'each gene usually has a tiny effect' in relation to complex diseases?
What is the main implication of the statement 'each gene usually has a tiny effect' in relation to complex diseases?
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In what context does the population impact of polygenic disorders differ from Mendelian disorders?
In what context does the population impact of polygenic disorders differ from Mendelian disorders?
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Which of the following best describes the term 'genetic variations'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'genetic variations'?
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Why is there a need for stronger research bases for polygenic risk scores to be applied in routine clinical care?
Why is there a need for stronger research bases for polygenic risk scores to be applied in routine clinical care?
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What is a significant challenge in moving polygenic risk scores into routine clinical practice?
What is a significant challenge in moving polygenic risk scores into routine clinical practice?
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Study Notes
Background
- Mendelian traits are caused by single genes, while polygenic disorders involve multiple genes.
- Mendelian disorders include Huntington's disease, cystic fibrosis, and Zellweger syndrome.
- Polygenic disorders include asthma, cancer, depression, and coronary heart disease.
- Mendelian traits have high individual impact but low population impact, whereas polygenic traits show a high population impact with low individual impact.
Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS)
- GWAS aim to uncover the genetic basis of diseases by examining common genetic variations across the genome.
- The studies look for associations between SNP genotypes and disease status.
- Key technical challenges have been addressed to enhance GWAS reliability.
Genetic Association Testing
- Genetic association testing identifies genetic variants associated with complex traits, often involving many variants with small effects.
- Different alleles at a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) can influence disease risk.
- The effects of genotypes on phenotypes are categorized into inheritance models, demonstrating additive effects for common variants.
Linkage Disequilibrium
- Linkage disequilibrium refers to the non-random assortment of alleles at two or more loci, highlighting correlations between genetic variants.
- Markers in strong linkage disequilibrium co-segregate within families and populations, facilitating SNP selection for studies.
SNP Selection and Imputation
- GWAS require a representative set of common SNPs that account for linkage disequilibrium to capture most genetic variation.
- Imputation is used to increase the number of genetic variants analyzed, transforming 500K-1M genotyped SNPs into 6-12M imputed + genotyped variants.
GWAS Discoveries and Sample Size
- Larger sample sizes yield more GWAS hits for identifying genetic associations across traits like height and various diseases (e.g., Crohn's disease, breast cancer).
- Successful GWAS studies often correlate the number of genetic variants discovered with sample sizes.
From Discovery to Prediction
- The genomic era's goal is to leverage genetic information for predicting individuals' risks for diseases and traits, leading to personalized medicine.
- Genetics can help predict traits beyond disease, including physical characteristics and behavioral tendencies.
Polygenic Risk Scores
- Polygenic risk scores combine multiple genetic variants to estimate an individual's risk of developing specific diseases.
- Enhanced understanding of polygenic traits necessitates a stronger research base for clinical applications.
Personalized Medicine
- Advancements in genetic research enable the potential integration of personalized or precision medicine, tailoring healthcare based on an individual's genetic makeup.
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Explore the concepts of Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) and polygenic risk scores as discussed by Professor Gerome Breen. This quiz covers the foundational background of disease genes, genetic association testing, and inheritance models critical in psychiatric genetics.