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  • Whole genome sequencing (WGS) combined with two-point linkage analysis offers potential for identifying rare variants in complex diseases within large pedigrees.
  • The theoretical advantage lies in the assumption that causal variants are genotyped.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the rate of false-positive findings in binary traits using classic two-point parametric linkage analysis on WGS data.
  • To assess the reliability of linkage analysis under different trait simulation models.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized WGS data and simulated traits from Genetic Analysis Workshop 18.
  • Performed classic two-point parametric linkage analysis on simulated binary traits.
  • Compared results for a dichotomized quantitative trait with a polygenic component versus a truly nongenetic trait.

Main Results:

  • False-positive genome-wide significant logarithm of odds (LOD) scores exceeded 80% in over 80% of replicates for a simulated binary trait with a polygenic component.
  • False-positive rates were well-controlled when the trait was simulated as nongenetic (randomly assigned status).

Conclusions:

  • Two-point linkage analysis on WGS data can generate a high proportion of false-positive results, particularly for complex traits with underlying genetic components.
  • Regions showing significant two-point LOD scores warrant thorough investigation using multipoint analysis.
  • A more stringent significance threshold may be necessary to mitigate false positives in such analyses.