Recent research in Nature Genetics reveals pervasive biases in GWAX studies using parental history of Alzheimer’s, highlighting potential misdirection in genetic associations and disease risk predictions. A novel GSUB method identifies false signals stemming from confounding factors like survival bias and socioeconomic status.
COVID Drops to Tenth Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.
After years of being in the top five leading causes of death in the U.S., COVID-19 dropped to tenth in 2023, according to provisional data.
August 9, 2024