Mendelian Randomization
Download or Read eBook Mendelian Randomization PDF written by Stephen Burgess and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-03-06 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Stephen Burgess |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 222 |
Release | : 2015-03-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781466573185 |
ISBN-13 | : 146657318X |
Rating | : 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Mendelian Randomization by : Stephen Burgess
Book excerpt: Presents the Terminology and Methods of Mendelian Randomization for Epidemiological StudiesMendelian randomization uses genetic instrumental variables to make inferences about causal effects based on observational data. It, therefore, can be a reliable way of assessing the causal nature of risk factors, such as biomarkers, for a wide range of disea