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From Genomics Data to Causality: An Integrated Pipeline for Mendelian Randomization

2023-11-04 epidemiology Title + abstract only
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BackgroundMendelian randomization (MR) has emerged as a valuable tool for causal inference in genetic epidemiology. Existing MR methods have issues related to pleiotropy and offer limited comprehensiveness. Here, we introduce an integrated MR analysis pipeline designed for GWAS summary statistics data. Our pipeline integrates feature selection, harmonization, and checkpoint mechanisms to improve the accuracy and reliability of MR analysis. MethodsIn classical GWAS, the p-value threshold usually...

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