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Personal Genomics and Genome-Wide Association Studies: Novel Discoveries but Limitations for Practical Personalized Medicine

Author: Dimitrios H. Roukos, MD

Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology | Issue 3/2009

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Title: Personal Genomics and Genome-Wide Association Studies: Novel Discoveries but Limitations for Practical Personalized Medicine
Author: Dimitrios H. Roukos, MD
Publication date: 01-03-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology / Issue 3/2009
Print ISSN: 1068-9265
Electronic ISSN: 1534-4681
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-008-0109-6

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Personal Genomics and Genome-Wide Association Studies: Novel Discoveries but Limitations for Practical Personalized Medicine

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