학술논문

A global network for investigating the genomic epidemiology of malaria.
Document Type
Article
Source
Nature. 12/11/2008, Vol. 456 Issue 7223, p732-737. 6p. 1 Diagram, 3 Charts.
Subject
*GENOMICS
*MALARIA prevention
*RESEARCH ethics
*EPIDEMIOLOGICAL research
DEVELOPING countries
Language
ISSN
0028-0836
Abstract
Large-scale studies of genomic variation could assist efforts to eliminate malaria. But there are scientific, ethical and practical challenges to carrying out such studies in developing countries, where the burden of disease is greatest. The Malaria Genomic Epidemiology Network (MalariaGEN) is now working to overcome these obstacles, using a consortial approach that brings together researchers from 21 countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]