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Clustering methods applied to allele sharing data.
Genetic epidemiology - 1 Jan 2000
Neuman R J, Saccone N L, Holmans P, Rice J P, Sun L
Abstract excerpt
Here we focus on using clustering methods to disentangle the interacting factors that lead to the presentation of complex diseases. Relative pairs are placed in discrete subgroups, or classes, based upon their pattern of allele sharing at a sequence of markers and on concomitant risk factors. The relationship between the locus information and the affectation status of the relative pairs within each subgroup then...
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