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Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis is a branch of functional genomics in which data from pre-existing experiments is combined to create statistically more powerful models of a biological process. This type of analysis has become popular as it allows the identification of subtle events that could not be detected in smaller studies.
Functional genomics databases such as ArrayExpress in Biostudies and Expression Atlas play an important role in these studies as reliable, well annotated sources of functional genomics data.
Example: Genome-wide analysis of over 106,000 individuals identifies 9 neuroticism-associated loci