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Model-Based Linkage Analysis of a Quantitative Trait.
Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) - 1 Jan 2017
Song Yeunjoo E, Song Sunah, Schnell Audrey H
Abstract excerpt
Linkage Analysis is a family-based method of analysis to examine whether any typed genetic markers cosegregate with a given trait, in this case a quantitative trait. If linkage exists, this is taken as evidence in support of a genetic basis for the trait. Historically, linkage analysis was performed using a binary disease trait, but has been extended to include quantitative disease measures. Quantitative traits...
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