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Mainstage Variable

genetics

genome wide snp data available

Genome wide single nucleotide polymorphisms (snp) data available (0 or 1 response)

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Interview Characteristics and Conditions

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Genome wide single nucleotide polymorphisms (snp) data available (0 or 1 response)

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SAMPLING INFO/

Valid Observations

167208

Valid Observations

144879

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The Study is led by a team at the Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) at the University of Essex.

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Wave xwave (genetics xwavedat)

Wave xwave (genetics xwaveid)

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