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Building global networks for human diseases: genes and populations

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Biobanks will have a crucial role in the identification of genes associated with disease — a prerequisite to designing adequate diagnostic and therapeutic tools. To maximize their impact and chances of success, collaboration at a global scale is highly desirable.

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  2. Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden

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