Geneticists are poised to move into a dissection of complex phenotypic traits. The complexity of phenotypes probably arises from the segregation of alleles at many, interacting loci (quantitative ...

After drifting apart for 100 years, the two worlds of genetics — quantitative genetics and molecular genetics — are finally coming together in genome-wide association (GWA) research, which shows that ...

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Quantitative analysts, often called simply "quants," are investment professionals who build complex mathematical models to predict prices and reduce risk. As financial markets have become increasingly ...

It is widely anticipated that quantitative modeling, advanced computing and data science will transform the biomedical research enterprise and practice of medicine in the coming decades as ...

Quantitative easing stimulates the economy by increasing bank lending and consumer spending. The Fed buys securities from banks, boosting their liquidity and lending capacity. Potential risks include ...