Genomic detectives crack the case of the missing heritability
Friday, February 22, 2013 - 13:00
in Biology & Nature
Despite years of research, the genetic factors behind many human diseases and characteristics remain unknown, and has been called the "missing heritability" problem. A new study, however, suggests that heritability in humans may be hidden due only to the limitations of modern research tools, but could be discovered if scientists know where (and how) to look.