A research team has selected a gene for study.The team hypothesizes that this gene is associated with the development of a particular form of renal disorder.How would the nurse describe this study in a grant proposal?

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The study is focused on a specific gene, making it a candidate gene study. Genome-wide association studies typically involve scanning the entire genome to identify potential associations with a particular trait or disease. Comparing people with and without the disease would be a case-control study design, which is not mentioned in the scenario. Investigating numerous epigenetic factors would indicate a broader study scope and is not specific to the identified gene.

A Research Team Has Selected a Gene for Study