Ever since genes were discovered as the building blocks to life, scientists have tried to understand the role genetics play in human health. In recent years the concept of “personalized medicine” has gone mainstream with companies like 23andMe providing genetic information
Ever since genes were discovered as the building blocks to life, scientists have tried to understand the role genetics play in human health. In recent years the concept of “personalized medicine” has gone mainstream with companies like 23andMe providing genetic information about patients and how those relate to their future health. Much of their data relies on Genome-wide association studies (GWAS), which look at genetic data from thousands of individuals to find associations with various genetic diseases and traits. GWAS have gained significant visibility since 2005, when its use in the scientific community became widespread. 