New genetic risk score better predicts diabetes, obesity and downstream complications

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity are metabolic conditions with many causes, including overlapping and distinct genetic features. A polygenic risk score (PRS) can capture multiple genetic risk factors to provide an estimate for whether a person may develop a complex medical condition and how they might fare long-term.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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