The current doctrine claims that the two share a common genetic origin. (sciencedaily.com)
Since then, however, researchers have continued to cautiously pursue gene therapy for certain disorders with known genetic origins. (scientificamerican.com)
Performing genetic studies in multiple human populations can identify disease risk alleles that are common in one population but rare in others, with the potential to illuminate pathophysiology, health disparities, and the population genetic origins of disease alleles. (broadinstitute.org)