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Unifying approaches from statistical genetics and phylogenetics for mapping phenotypes in structured populations
Biorxiv : the Preprint Server for Biology
|March 18, 2024
Summary
This study unifies statistical genetics and phylogenetics by presenting a general quantitative-genetic model. This framework reveals how Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) and phylogenetic regression are special cases, enabling better control of genetic structure in analyses.
Area of Science:
- Quantitative genetics
- Evolutionary biology
- Statistical genetics
- Phylogenetics
Background:
- Statistical genetics and phylogenetics have disparate methods for correlating genetic traits with phenotypes.
- Integrating data across species in medicine and conservation highlights the need for unified approaches.
- Existing methods for controlling genetic structure in association studies are often field-specific.
Conclusions:
- A unified understanding of methods for controlling genetic structure is achievable.
- Methodological advances can be transferred between statistical genetics and phylogenetics.
- This work provides a foundation for integrative approaches to phenotype genetics and evolutionary processes.
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