The Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative (EDGI) United Kingdom (original) (raw)

2022, medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)

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The Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative (EDGI) United Kingdom aims to deepen understanding of the environmental and genetic etiologies of eating disorders, which affect a significant portion of the population, predominantly young females. Launched in February 2020, this initiative seeks to build a diverse cohort to enhance the validity of research findings and foster collaborations between researchers and participants with lived experiences. Ultimately, EDGI UK aspires to provide a comprehensive resource for future studies on eating disorders and contribute significantly to international genetics research.

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