User profiles for Casper A.P. Burik
CAP BurikVrije Universiteit Amsterdam / Tinbergen Institute Verified email at vu.nl Cited by 420 |
Resource profile and user guide of the Polygenic Index Repository
Polygenic indexes (PGIs) are DNA-based predictors. Their value for research in many
scientific disciplines is growing rapidly. As a resource for researchers, we used a consistent …
scientific disciplines is growing rapidly. As a resource for researchers, we used a consistent …
[HTML][HTML] Genomic analysis of diet composition finds novel loci and associations with health and lifestyle
…, R de Vlaming, P Bowers, CAP Burik… - Molecular …, 2021 - nature.com
We conducted genome-wide association studies (GWAS) of relative intake from the
macronutrients fat, protein, carbohydrates, and sugar in over 235,000 individuals of European …
macronutrients fat, protein, carbohydrates, and sugar in over 235,000 individuals of European …
Genetic instrumental variable regression: Explaining socioeconomic and health outcomes in nonexperimental data
TA DiPrete, CAP Burik… - Proceedings of the …, 2018 - National Acad Sciences
Identifying causal effects in nonexperimental data is an enduring challenge. One proposed
solution that recently gained popularity is the idea to use genes as instrumental variables [ie, …
solution that recently gained popularity is the idea to use genes as instrumental variables [ie, …
[HTML][HTML] Genome-wide association study results for educational attainment aid in identifying genetic heterogeneity of schizophrenia
Higher educational attainment (EA) is negatively associated with schizophrenia (SZ). However,
recent studies found a positive genetic correlation between EA and SZ. We investigate …
recent studies found a positive genetic correlation between EA and SZ. We investigate …
Associations between common genetic variants and income provide insights about the socioeconomic health gradient
We conducted a genome-wide association study (GWAS) on income among individuals of
European descent and leveraged the results to investigate the socio-economic health …
European descent and leveraged the results to investigate the socio-economic health …
GWAS results for educational attainment aid in identifying genetic heterogeneity of schizophrenia
Higher educational attainment (EA) is known to have a protective effect on the severity of
schizophrenia (SZ). However, recent studies have found a small positive genetic correlation …
schizophrenia (SZ). However, recent studies have found a small positive genetic correlation …
[PDF][PDF] Genetics of educational attainment aid in identifying biological subcategories of schizophrenia
Higher educational attainment (EA) is known to have a protective effect regarding the
severity of schizophrenia (SZ). However, recent studies have found a small positive genetic …
severity of schizophrenia (SZ). However, recent studies have found a small positive genetic …
Genetic fortune: Winning or losing education, income, and health
We develop a polygenic index for individual income and examine random differences in this
index with lifetime outcomes in a sample of~ 35,000 biological siblings. We find that genetic …
index with lifetime outcomes in a sample of~ 35,000 biological siblings. We find that genetic …
The Genetic Lottery: Essays on Genetics, Income and Inequality
CAP Burik - 2021 - research.vu.nl
This dissertation develops statistical methods in genetics and with their application answers
both old and new questions related to genetics, income and inequality. Chapter 2 develops …
both old and new questions related to genetics, income and inequality. Chapter 2 develops …
Genetic instrumental variable (GIV) regression: explaining socioeconomic and health outcomes in non-experimental data
TA DiPrete, C Burik, P Koellinger - bioRxiv, 2017 - biorxiv.org
This research was facilitated by the Social Science Genetic Association Consortium (SSGAC)
and by the research group on genetic and social causes of life chances at the Zentrum für …
and by the research group on genetic and social causes of life chances at the Zentrum für …