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[Genome-wide association study on complex diseases: genetic statistical issues].

¹School of Public Health, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830054, China. yanweili01@yahoo.com.cn

Yi Chuan = Hereditas

|May 20, 2008

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Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have revolutionized human genetics, but statistical challenges like multiple testing and population stratification persist. Replication remains crucial for validating genotype-phenotype associations in complex diseases.

Area of Science:

Human genetics
Statistical genetics
Genomics

Context:

The advent of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) since 2005 has transformed the study of complex human diseases.
Numerous GWAS have been published for conditions including age-related macular degeneration, obesity, type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and Alzheimer's disease.

Purpose:

This paper reviews critical statistical analysis issues in GWAS.
It covers guidelines, methods, and examples for various study designs (case-control, population-based, family-based).
It also addresses multiple testing correction (Bonferroni, permutation, false discovery rate) and population stratification.

Summary:

Statistical methodologies have advanced to control false positives from multiple testing and population stratification, with False Positive Report Probability noted for coronary artery disease studies.

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However, current methods are insufficient for definitive true association identification.

Replication of genotype-phenotype associations is essential for confirming links between genetic markers and common diseases.

Impact:

GWAS are revealing unexpected genetic associations with diseases, necessitating sophisticated statistical approaches for analyzing gene networks and gene-environment interactions.
The findings underscore the need for continued methodological development in genetic statistics.
Access to statistical software for GWAS is provided.