Article
The Genetics of Type 2 Diabetes: A Realistic Appraisal in 2008
10 Sept 2008
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CONTEXT: Over the last few months, genome-wide association studies have contributed significantly to our understanding of the genetic architecture of type 2 diabetes. If and how this information will impact clinical practice is not yet clear. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: Primary papers reporting genome-wide association studies in type 2 diabetes or establishing a reproducible association for specific candidate genes...