Genetic association studies.
In this issue, Drs Almasy and MacCluer have prepared an editorial, “Association Studies of Vascular Phenotypes: How and Why?” which is intended to provide guidance in understanding and guiding genetic association studies in humans.
Abstract
The widespread availability of DNA from large population studies, the development of rapid throughput genotyping assays, and the identification of numerous polymorphisms in genes of interest make it easier to perform genetic association studies in humans. We consider these studies appropriate areas of research in relation to atherosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology. In this issue, Drs Almasy and MacCluer have prepared an editorial, “Association Studies of Vascular Phenotypes: How and Why?” which is intended to provide guidance in understanding and …