Phenome-Wide Association Study of Y Chromosome Genetic Markers

Authors

Matthew Durrant, Brigham Young University
Mary Davis, Brigham Young University

Keywords

phenome-wide association study, Y chromosome, genetic markers, diseases

College

Life Sciences

Department

Microbiology and Molecular Biology

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to analyze genetic variants on the Y chromosome for significant association with various diseases. In Dr. Mary Davis’ lab we gained access to a unique data set that allows us to analyze many single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) on the Y chromosome. This was a hypothesis-generating study that has the potential to revolutionize the currently accepted hypothesis that genetic variants on the Y chromosome do not play a significant role in common disease.

Recommended Citation

Durrant, Matthew and Davis, Mary (2017) "Phenome-Wide Association Study of Y Chromosome Genetic Markers," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2017: Iss. 1, Article 206.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2017/iss1/206