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When it runs in the family: putting susceptibility genes in perspective

2006-06-12

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Using the genetics of late onset Alzheimer's disease (LOAD) as illustrative, this paper argues for a reflexive critique of the involved science, specifically in connection with estimations of increased risk. Following a review of social science commentary on genetic testing and screening in general, current scientific understanding about the molecular and population genetics of LOAD is then presented. The results...

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Literature Corpus work: b1afc593-6f58-5e49-931b-ade22fe277b9
DOI: 10.1177/0963662506059259

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