Genome-wide meta-analysis identifies 11 new loci for anthropometric traits and provides insights into genetic architecture

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485 Citations (Scopus)
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)501-U69
JournalNature Genetics
Volume45
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

Research programs

  • EMC MGC-02-96-01
  • EMC MM-01-39-09-A
  • EMC NIHES-01-64-02

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