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. 2011 Jan;12(1):74.
doi: 10.1038/nrg2579-c2. Epub 2010 Nov 23.

Statistical interaction in human genetics: how should we model it if we are looking for biological interaction?

Xuefeng Wang, Robert C Elston, Xiaofeng Zhu
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Statistical interaction in human genetics: how should we model it if we are looking for biological interaction?

Xuefeng Wang et al. Nat Rev Genet. 2011 Jan.
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