I consider GWAS applied, not basic, because it’s not mechanistic. Most biologists I’ve spoken to have a fairly poor opinion of GWAS, as do I. Much of the biological research that gets funded is basic.
I consider GWAS applied, not basic, because it’s not mechanistic. Most biologists I’ve spoken to have a fairly poor opinion of GWAS, as do I. Much of the biological research that gets funded is basic.