Wednesday - April 29, 2026
Broad Institute: Researchers Roll Out a More Accurate Way to Estimate Genetic Risks of Disease
March 20, 2024
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 20 (TNSres) -- The Broad Institute issued the following news:

* * *

Two new approaches for generating polygenic scores demonstrate that compiled data improves score accuracy.

* * *

By Claire Hendershot

Researchers have developed statistical tools called polygenic risk scores (PRSs) that can estimate individuals' risk for certain diseases with strong genetic components, such as heart disease or d . . .

Targeted News Service Document Request Form

This document is available to you by e-mail if you complete the form below with relevant information. There may be a fee for this article or ongoing service of similar materials. We will be in touch shortly.

Name:
What's your
Affiliation
Government Newspaper / Media Business
Public Policy Individual / Student Educators
Email:
Phone:
Organization, if any:
State/Country you are in:
Additonal questions
or comments:

Click here for more information about our products

Click here for more information about our products