July 13, 2022

Numerous studies of migraine show that particular genetic variants are associated with an increased risk of the disorder. But a basic tenet of genetics is that a single gene can affect multiple traits, a phenomenon known as pleiotropy. A new study from the International Headache Genetics Consortium (IHGC) now examines pleiotropy in the context of migraine, with a focus on the relationship between blood proteins and migraine…

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