Linkage analysis versus association analysis: distinguishing between two models that explain disease-marker associations.

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Human genetics researchers have been intrigued for many years by weak-to-moderate associations between markers and diseases. However, in most cases of association, the cause of this phenomenon is still not known. Recently, interest has grown in pursuing association studies for complex diseases, either instead of or in addition to linkage studies. Hence, it is timely to reconsider what a disease-marker...

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