Most 'pathogenic' genetic variants have a low risk of causing disease

ScienceDaily
Jan 25, 2022, 11:25 am181 pts
Researchers discovered that the chance a pathogenic genetic variant may actually cause a disease is relatively low - about 7 percent. They also found that some variants, such as those associated with breast cancer, are linked to a wide range of risks for disease. The results could alter the way the risks…

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