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Genome-wide analysis of the heritability of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
JAMA neurology - 1 Sept 2014
Keller Margaux F, Ferrucci Luigi, Singleton Andrew B, Tienari Pentti J, Laaksovirta Hannu, Restagno Gabriella, Chiò Adriano, Traynor Bryan J, Nalls Michael A
Abstract excerpt
IMPORTANCE: Considerable advances have been made in our understanding of the genetics underlying amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Nevertheless, for the majority of patients who receive a diagnosis of ALS, the role played by genetics is unclear. Further elucidation of the genetic architecture of this disease will help clarify the role of genetic variation in ALS populations. OBJECTIVE: To estimate the relative...
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