The value of some Corsican sub-populations for genetic association studies

• Main Authors: Vona Giuseppe (Author), Varesi Laurent (Author), Sole Gabriella (Author), Latini Veronica (Author), Ristaldi Maria (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Genetic isolates with a history of a small founder population, long-lasting isolation and population bottlenecks represent exceptional resources in the identification of disease genes. In these populations the disease allele reveals...