Epidemiology

Modern molecular genetic epidemiology is scaled towards large-scale analyses, including genome wide association studies (GWAS) containing hundreds of thousands to millions of single nucleotide polymorphisms. In addition to generating information on alleles at each SNP, GWAS can also be used to evaluate copy number variation (CNVs) across the genome. Traditionally, these studies have been carried out using DNA extracted from lymphocytes in blood samples. More recently, the use of DNA extracted from less invasive methods has become attractive in epidemiological studies. Here, we examine the feasibility of using DNA from saliva to assess CNVs in a pangenome study. Innovations are new idea, device or process. Innovations are the application of better solutions that meet new requirements, in articulated needs or existing market needs. It is proficient through more effective products, processes, services, technologies, or new ideas that are readily available to markets, governments and society.

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Last date updated on January, 2025