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Common genetic variants contribute more to rare diseases than previously thought

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Nature, Published online: 20 November 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-03554-4

In rare diseases, rare mutations have long been thought of as the only contributor. Genetic analyses of people with such conditions now suggest that the effects of common genetic variants can stack up and contribute to disease risk.

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