Genetic influence on pulmonary function: six further genes identified
Monday, June 16, 2014 - 11:31
in Biology & Nature
In an analysis of several genome-wide association studies, an international team of scientists has identified six novel gene regions that are associated with the function of the lungs. In their investigations or so-called genome-wide association studies, the team of researchers compared the genetic profile of study participants to the forced vital capacity (FVC), a volume parameter of lung function.