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Unraveling the genetic contributions to complex traits across different ethnic groups

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Trans-ethnic study shows promise in the identification of genetic commonalities and differences for the contribution of traits to lifespan across genetically diverse populations.

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  1. Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, School of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

    Karen A. Mather & Anbupalam Thalamuthu

  2. Neuroscience Research Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

    Karen A. Mather

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Mather, K.A., Thalamuthu, A. Unraveling the genetic contributions to complex traits across different ethnic groups. Nat Med 26, 467–469 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-020-0834-3

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