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A Biobank Catches Evolution Between Generations
Age-stratified allele frequencies in more than 72,000 people revealed genetic variants that may still be under selection.
Summary
Age-stratified allele frequencies in more than 72,000 people revealed genetic variants that may still be under selection.
Researchers analyzed Taiwan Biobank data from more than 72,000 Han Taiwanese participants, comparing allele frequencies across age groups to identify variants whose representation changes between generations. The American Journal of Human Genetics study found signals consistent with ongoing natural selection, including rare variants connected to disease traits. Cross-sectional age patterns can be influenced by population history and participation, so the framework needs confirmation in other cohorts.
Why it matters
Age-stratified allele frequencies in more than 72,000 people revealed genetic variants that may still be under selection.
Limits and context
No additional limitation was separately recorded.
Key claims
Age-stratified allele frequencies in more than 72,000 people revealed genetic variants that may still be under selection.
Evidence: source-2026-07-25-012
Sources
- Academia Sinica via EurekAlert: Selection in Taiwan BiobankAcademia Sinica via EurekAlert · secondary reporting
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