Using Mendelian Randomisation to Search for Modifiable Risk Factors Influencing the Development of Clonal Haematopoiesis

Overview

Journal Blood Cancer J

Date 2024 Jul 16

PMID 39013866

Authors

Jessica M Hislop

Molly Went

Charlie Mills

Amit Sud

Philip J Law

Richard S Houlston

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