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Meta-analysis of genetic association studies: magic tool or dangerous black box?

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    Cosetta Minelli

  2. Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, 214f Adrian Building, University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH, UK

    John Thompson

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Minelli, C., Thompson, J. Meta-analysis of genetic association studies: magic tool or dangerous black box?. Eur J Epidemiol 25, 761–763 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10654-010-9492-y

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