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The aim is to investigate the relationship between genetic variation and gene expression across different human tissues, addressing disease susceptibility mechanisms.

June 1, 2013Open Access

The Genotype-Tissue Expression (GTEx) project.

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The aim is to investigate the relationship between genetic variation and gene expression across different human tissues, addressing disease susceptibility mechanisms.
Developed a resource database for genetic and expression data
Established a tissue bank for collecting human samples
Fostered collaboration within the scientific community for comprehensive studies
Identified diverse genetic variants linked to gene expression levels
Facilitated understanding of how regulatory polymorphisms influence disease phenotypes
Provided a framework for future genomic research across multiple tissues

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This project establishes a resource database and tissue bank to study genetic influences on gene expression in diverse human tissues, highlighting disease mechanisms.

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John T. Lonsdale (2013) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69835a63d56ccf0362f35b57 https://doi.org/10.1038/ng.2653

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This project establishes a resource database and tissue bank to study genetic influences on gene expression in diverse human tissues, highlighting disease mechanisms.

The Genotype-Tissue Expression (GTEx) project.

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The Genotype-Tissue Expression (GTEx) project.

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