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Comparative GWAS using global and Indian Reference Panels reveals non-coding drivers of COVID-19 severity and mortality.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Mar 2026
Kaushik Aastha, Mohite Ramakant, Maurya Ranjeet, Tarai Bansidhar, Budhiraja Sandeep, Shamim Uzma, Pandey Rajesh
Abstract excerpt
India remains underrepresented in global genomic studies. We hypothesized that population-specific genetic variants contribute to COVID-19 severity and outcomes, and that the choice of reference panel during imputation impacts Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) resolution. Integrating both global and indigenous reference panels may unravel unique and shared genetic associations that are otherwise missed...
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