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Bootstrapping in human genetic linkage

M N Chiano1, J R Yates

  • 1Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics, University of Cambridge, UK.

Annals of Human Genetics
|May 1, 1994
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Linkage analysis for complex genetic disorders can be unreliable due to heterogeneity. Bootstrap confidence intervals help assess data fit, revealing potential issues in human genome mapping.

Area of Science:

  • Human genetics
  • Genomic mapping
  • Statistical genetics

Background:

  • Linkage analysis is crucial for human genome mapping of Mendelian traits.
  • Complex genetic disorders, like locus heterogeneity, can yield misleading linkage results.
  • Statistical power and reliability issues arise with small sample sizes in linkage analyses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the impact of heterogeneity on linkage analysis reliability.
  • To assess the utility of bootstrap confidence intervals in genetic modeling.
  • To evaluate statistical power and reliability in small sample linkage studies.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized simulated data to explore statistical power.
  • Employed real-world data from 37 families with tuberous sclerosis.

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  • Applied bootstrap confidence intervals to assess goodness of fit to genetic models.

    • Main Results:

    • Heterogeneity in Mendelian disorders can inflate bootstrap confidence intervals, indicating poor model fit.
    • Linkage analyses in small or subsampled pedigrees may suffer from reduced statistical power and unreliability.
    • The study illustrates these concepts using both simulated and real-world genetic data.

    Conclusions:

    • Bootstrap confidence intervals are valuable for assessing genetic model fit and detecting heterogeneity.
    • Caution is advised when interpreting linkage results from small sample sizes in complex genetic disorders.
    • Findings highlight the importance of considering heterogeneity and sample size in human genome mapping efforts.