Gene identity by descent (IBD) is a fundamental concept that underlies genetically mediated
similarities among relatives. Gene IBD is traced through ancestral meioses and is defined …

During the last two decades, DNA-based molecular markers have been extensively utilized
for a variety of studies in both plant and animal systems. One of the major uses of these …

A key step toward the discovery of a gene related to a trait is the finding of an association
between the trait and one or more haplotypes. Haplotype analyses can also provide critical …

Assessing the association between DNA variants and disease has been used widely to
identify regions of the genome and candidate genes that contribute to disease. However …

Objective: The authors conducted a review of the history and empirical basis of genomewide
association studies (GWAS), the rationale for GWAS of psychiatric disorders, results to date …