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Assessing the lack of diversity in genetics research across neurodegenerative diseases: A systematic review of the GWAS Catalog and literature.
Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association - 1 Aug 2024
Jonson Caroline, Levine Kristin S, Lake Julie, Hertslet Linnea, Jones Lietsel, Patel Dhairya, Kim Jeff, Bandres-Ciga Sara, Terry Nancy, Mata Ignacio F, Blauwendraat Cornelis, Singleton Andrew B, Nalls Mike A, Yokoyama Jennifer S, Leonard Hampton L
Abstract excerpt
The under-representation of non-European cohorts in neurodegenerative disease genome-wide association studies (GWAS) hampers precision medicine efforts. Despite the inherent genetic and phenotypic diversity in these diseases, GWAS research consistently exhibits a disproportionate emphasis on participants of European ancestry. This study reviews GWAS up to 2022, focusing on non-European or multi-ancestry...
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