Progress and challenges in genome-wide studies to understand the genetics of diabetic retinopathy

There are many advantages to understanding the genetics of human disease. Genetic markerscan be used to calculate the risk of developing a disease, and elucidation of genetic risk factors can pinpointthe molecular aetiology of disease, which can facilitate the development of targeted therapies. Diabeticretinopathy (DR) is a common complication of diabetes that has a significant impact on quality of life.It has a clear genetic component, but...