Introduction: The Art of Observing Life’s Patterns Imagine tuning into your favorite mystery series where the detective pieces together scattered clues, untangles conflicting reports, and navigates the chaos of hearsay to uncover the hidden truth. This scenario is much like the world of observational studies in epidemiology. When researchers delve into the perplexing task of […]
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Unveiling the Impact of Cryptic Relatedness: Decoding Genetic Confounders in Case-Control Association Studies
Introduction – Context of the Study In the realm of human genetics, case-control association studies serve as a cornerstone for identifying genetic variants linked to various human diseases. These studies entail comparing individuals with a particular condition (cases) to those without it (controls) to discern any genetic differences. However, a significant challenge undermines the reliability […]