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The identification of mediating effects using genome-based restricted maximum likelihood estimation.

Cornelius A Rietveld^1,2, Ronald de Vlaming³, Eric A W Slob^1,2,4

¹Department of Applied Economics, Erasmus School of Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

|February 22, 2023

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We introduce MA-GREML, a new method for mediation analysis that overcomes limitations of polygenic scores (PGSs). It reveals genetic mediation pathways for traits like BMI and cognition, showing educational attainment plays a key role.

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Area of Science:

Quantitative genetics
Statistical genetics
Biostatistics

Background:

Mediation analysis identifies intermediate factors in causal pathways.
Polygenic scores (PGSs) are used to study genetic influences on outcomes.
Traditional regression-based mediation analysis with PGSs suffers from attenuation bias due to limited PGS accuracy.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel method, MA-GREML (Mediation Analysis using Genome-based Restricted Maximum Likelihood), to overcome limitations in mediation analysis using PGSs.
To accurately estimate direct and indirect genetic effects in mediation models.
To assess the mediating role of traits in the relationship between genetic components and outcomes.

Main Methods:

Developed MA-GREML, a method combining mediation analysis with GREML estimation.
Utilized individual-level genetic data for GREML, allowing direct control for confounders.
Employed analytical derivations and simulations to validate the method's assumptions and performance.

Main Results:

MA-GREML accurately estimates mediation effects, direct effects, and indirect effects, providing standard errors and significance testing.
Genetic effects on Body Mass Index, cognitive functioning, and self-reported health are partially mediated by educational attainment.
No significant mediation by educational attainment was found for mental health outcomes.

Conclusions:

MA-GREML is a robust tool for assessing genetic mediation, overcoming PGS attenuation bias.
Educational attainment mediates genetic influences on several health and cognitive traits.
The method advances understanding of genetic architecture and trait interrelationships.