A recent study by the GIGASTROKE consortium combines genetic discovery, fine-mapping and proteomic data to identify causal genes and variants related to disease. Results reveal known and new targets for prevention or treatment of stroke, and highlight the importance of genomics for drug discovery and development.
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Klarin, D. Prioritizing treatments for stroke through human genetics. Nat Cardiovasc Res 1, 876–877 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44161-022-00132-7
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