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Combining heterogeneous whole genome sequencing (WGS) data requires careful statistical analysis for rare variant association testing. Our simulations reveal that test performance depends on disease prevalence and carrier frequency, offering key recommendations for robust genetic studies.

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  • Genetics
  • Statistical Genetics
  • Bioinformatics

Background:

  • Whole genome sequencing (WGS) and whole exome sequencing (WES) are crucial for identifying rare genetic variants associated with health traits.
  • Aggregating data from diverse populations (e.g., European and African ancestries) in WGS studies presents statistical challenges for association testing.
  • Heterogeneous studies, differing in disease proportion and variant carrier frequency, require specialized analytical approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the statistical implications of combining heterogeneous study data for rare variant association testing with binary traits.
  • To compare the Type 1 error control and power of different statistical tests under various simulation scenarios, particularly with low variant carrier numbers.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for analyzing rare genetic variants in aggregated, diverse datasets.

Main Methods:

  • Simulations were conducted to evaluate the performance of the naïve score test, saddlepoint approximation to the score test, and the BinomiRare test.
  • Analyses focused on Type 1 error control and statistical power across a range of settings, emphasizing scenarios with few variant carriers.
  • The impact of varying disease prevalence and variant carrier frequencies within combined heterogeneous studies was assessed.

Main Results:

  • The Type 1 error control and power of association tests are significantly influenced by the number of rare allele carriers and the disease prevalence in individual studies.
  • The naïve score test demonstrates optimal performance when the case proportion in the combined sample is 50%.
  • Down-sampling controls to balance case-control ratios was found to reduce statistical power, highlighting the importance of using Type 1 error-controlling tests.

Conclusions:

  • Recommendations for rare variant association analysis include preferring the score test for balanced case-control samples and avoiding control down-sampling.
  • Stratified analysis should be conducted alongside combined analysis, as aggregated testing may yield lower power if variant effect sizes differ between strata.
  • Understanding the interplay between disease prevalence, carrier frequency, and test selection is critical for accurate rare variant association studies in diverse populations.