Skip to main content

Predicting genetic predisposition in humans: the promise of whole-genome markers

Contributed by:Administrator
Originally posted:3rd November 2010: 4:33 pm
Last updated:18th November 2010: 2:30 pm
Short URL:http://gen2phen.org/node/29711
Public document Public - anyone can view
DOI: 
10.1038/nrg2898
URL: 
http://feeds.nature.com/~r/nrg/rss/aop/~3/6IoH6QmT3b0/nrg2898

Prediction of genetic values using whole-genome markers has been successfully applied in commercial breeding. This article outlines the use of this method for predicting health-related outcomes in humans.

G2P Knowledge Centre is part of GEN2PHEN and funded by the Health Thematic Area of the Cooperation Programme of the European Commission within the VII Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development.

© GEN2PHEN 2011