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Mainstage Variable

epigenetics

dna methylation data available

DNA Methylation data available (0 or 1 response). The newly released Methylation data will increase the available sample to 3650.

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Index term

Derived variable note:

DNA Methylation data available (0 or 1 response). The newly released Methylation data will increase the available sample to 3650.

See GENETICS

Derived variable note:

SAMPLING INFO/

Valid Observations167208

Valid Observations144879

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