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When the Background Matters: Topic-Dependent reference lists in GWAS and Exome Analyses

Aug 2026 · bioRxiv · 0 citations
Biology

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To support reproducible best practice, a simple command set is provided for selecting and documenting study-appropriate backgrounds and for assessing sensitivity of GO Biological Process results to the chosen universe.

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