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| The Unique Advantage of Genetic Research in Utah |
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| Large Families and Extensive Genealogy... |
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| The genetics of family members are more similar that the genetics of unrelated individuals, so comparing DNA from affected family members to unaffected family members is one of the most successful techniques for genetic discovery. However, there are two critical requirements for this type of the research: 1. the families must be large enough for the genetic effect to be visible, and 2. the researchers must know how family members are related (i.e. genealogy). These critical components come together in Utah and have provided researchers at the University of Utah, the most powerful natural resource for genetic research and discovery. In addition, Utah typically sees 90% plus participation rates for medical research studies, making this type of research even more accessible. |
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