Four genome-wide association studies report associations to a range of clinically relevant hematological traits. The candidate genes identified include many that are known to be important in iron homeostasis and red blood cell maturation.
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Andrews, N. Genes determining blood cell traits. Nat Genet 41, 1161–1162 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/ng1109-1161
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