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Paul Franks, Ph.D.

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This page shows the publications co-authored by Paul Franks and Paul Ridker.
Paul Franks
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2.381
Paul Ridker
  1. Ranking and characterization of established BMI and lipid associated loci as candidates for gene-environment interactions. PLoS Genet. 2017 Jun; 13(6):e1006812.
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    Score: 0.178
  2. Using genetics to test the causal relationship of total adiposity and periodontitis: Mendelian randomization analyses in the Gene-Lifestyle Interactions and Dental Endpoints (GLIDE) Consortium. Int J Epidemiol. 2015 Apr; 44(2):638-50.
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    Score: 0.155
  3. Gene × physical activity interactions in obesity: combined analysis of 111,421 individuals of European ancestry. PLoS Genet. 2013; 9(7):e1003607.
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    Score: 0.136
  4. The power of genetic diversity in genome-wide association studies of lipids. Nature. 2021 Dec; 600(7890):675-679.
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    Score: 0.061
  5. The trans-ancestral genomic architecture of glycemic traits. Nat Genet. 2021 06; 53(6):840-860.
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    Score: 0.059
  6. Publisher Correction: Discovery of rare variants associated with blood pressure regulation through meta-analysis of 1.3 million individuals. Nat Genet. 2021 May; 53(5):762.
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    Score: 0.058
  7. Discovery of rare variants associated with blood pressure regulation through meta-analysis of 1.3 million individuals. Nat Genet. 2020 12; 52(12):1314-1332.
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    Score: 0.057
  8. Gene-educational attainment interactions in a multi-ancestry genome-wide meta-analysis identify novel blood pressure loci. Mol Psychiatry. 2021 06; 26(6):2111-2125.
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    Score: 0.055
  9. A multi-ancestry genome-wide study incorporating gene-smoking interactions identifies multiple new loci for pulse pressure and mean arterial pressure. Hum Mol Genet. 2019 08 01; 28(15):2615-2633.
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    Score: 0.052
  10. Quality of dietary fat and genetic risk of type 2 diabetes: individual participant data meta-analysis. BMJ. 2019 07 25; 366:l4292.
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    Score: 0.052
  11. Publisher Correction: Protein-altering variants associated with body mass index implicate pathways that control energy intake and expenditure in obesity. Nat Genet. 2019 Jul; 51(7):1191-1192.
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    Score: 0.051
  12. Genome-wide analysis of dental caries and periodontitis combining clinical and self-reported data. Nat Commun. 2019 06 24; 10(1):2773.
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    Score: 0.051
  13. Multiancestry Genome-Wide Association Study of Lipid Levels Incorporating Gene-Alcohol Interactions. Am J Epidemiol. 2019 06 01; 188(6):1033-1054.
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    Score: 0.051
  14. Multi-ancestry genome-wide gene-smoking interaction study of 387,272 individuals identifies new loci associated with serum lipids. Nat Genet. 2019 04; 51(4):636-648.
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    Score: 0.051
  15. Protein-coding variants implicate novel genes related to lipid homeostasis contributing to body-fat distribution. Nat Genet. 2019 03; 51(3):452-469.
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    Score: 0.050
  16. Multi-ancestry study of blood lipid levels identifies four loci interacting with physical activity. Nat Commun. 2019 01 22; 10(1):376.
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    Score: 0.050
  17. Novel genetic associations for blood pressure identified via gene-alcohol interaction in up to 570K individuals across multiple ancestries. PLoS One. 2018; 13(6):e0198166.
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    Score: 0.048
  18. Publisher Correction: Protein-altering variants associated with body mass index implicate pathways that control energy intake and expenditure in obesity. Nat Genet. 2018 05; 50(5):765-766.
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    Score: 0.047
  19. Publisher Correction: Protein-altering variants associated with body mass index implicate pathways that control energy intake and expenditure in obesity. Nat Genet. 2018 05; 50(5):766-767.
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    Score: 0.047
  20. Refining the accuracy of validated target identification through coding variant fine-mapping in type 2 diabetes. Nat Genet. 2018 04; 50(4):559-571.
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    Score: 0.047
  21. A Large-Scale Multi-ancestry Genome-wide Study Accounting for Smoking Behavior Identifies Multiple Significant Loci for Blood Pressure. Am J Hum Genet. 2018 03 01; 102(3):375-400.
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    Score: 0.047
  22. Protein-altering variants associated with body mass index implicate pathways that control energy intake and expenditure in obesity. Nat Genet. 2018 01; 50(1):26-41.
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    Score: 0.046
  23. Adiposity and Genetic Factors in Relation to Triglycerides and Triglyceride-Rich Lipoproteins in the Women's Genome Health Study. Clin Chem. 2018 01; 64(1):231-241.
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    Score: 0.046
  24. Exome-wide association study of plasma lipids in >300,000 individuals. Nat Genet. 2017 Dec; 49(12):1758-1766.
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    Score: 0.046
  25. New Blood Pressure-Associated Loci Identified in Meta-Analyses of 475?000 Individuals. Circ Cardiovasc Genet. 2017 Oct; 10(5).
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    Score: 0.046
  26. Correction: Genome-wide physical activity interactions in adiposity - A meta-analysis of 200,452 adults. PLoS Genet. 2017 Aug; 13(8):e1006972.
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    Score: 0.045
  27. Genome-wide physical activity interactions in adiposity - A meta-analysis of 200,452 adults. PLoS Genet. 2017 Apr; 13(4):e1006528.
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    Score: 0.044
  28. Genome-wide meta-analysis of 241,258 adults accounting for smoking behaviour identifies novel loci for obesity traits. Nat Commun. 2017 04 26; 8:14977.
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    Score: 0.044
  29. Rare and low-frequency coding variants alter human adult height. Nature. 2017 02 09; 542(7640):186-190.
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    Score: 0.044
  30. The genetics of blood pressure regulation and its target organs from association studies in 342,415 individuals. Nat Genet. 2016 10; 48(10):1171-1184.
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    Score: 0.042
  31. Correction: The Influence of Age and Sex on Genetic Associations with Adult Body Size and Shape: A Large-Scale Genome-Wide Interaction Study. PLoS Genet. 2016 06; 12(6):e1006166.
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    Score: 0.042
  32. Genome-wide meta-analysis uncovers novel loci influencing circulating leptin levels. Nat Commun. 2016 Feb 01; 7:10494.
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    Score: 0.041
  33. The Influence of Age and Sex on Genetic Associations with Adult Body Size and Shape: A Large-Scale Genome-Wide Interaction Study. PLoS Genet. 2015 Oct; 11(10):e1005378.
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    Score: 0.040
  34. New genetic loci link adipose and insulin biology to body fat distribution. Nature. 2015 Feb 12; 518(7538):187-196.
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    Score: 0.038
  35. Genetic studies of body mass index yield new insights for obesity biology. Nature. 2015 Feb 12; 518(7538):197-206.
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    Score: 0.038
  36. Low-frequency and rare exome chip variants associate with fasting glucose and type 2 diabetes susceptibility. Nat Commun. 2015 Jan 29; 6:5897.
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    Score: 0.038
  37. Genome-wide meta-analysis identifies six novel loci associated with habitual coffee consumption. Mol Psychiatry. 2015 May; 20(5):647-656.
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    Score: 0.037
  38. Defining the role of common variation in the genomic and biological architecture of adult human height. Nat Genet. 2014 Nov; 46(11):1173-86.
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    Score: 0.037
  39. FTO genetic variants, dietary intake and body mass index: insights from 177,330 individuals. Hum Mol Genet. 2014 Dec 20; 23(25):6961-72.
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    Score: 0.037
  40. Common variants associated with plasma triglycerides and risk for coronary artery disease. Nat Genet. 2013 Nov; 45(11):1345-52.
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    Score: 0.035
  41. Discovery and refinement of loci associated with lipid levels. Nat Genet. 2013 Nov; 45(11):1274-1283.
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    Score: 0.035
  42. Sex-stratified genome-wide association studies including 270,000 individuals show sexual dimorphism in genetic loci for anthropometric traits. PLoS Genet. 2013 Jun; 9(6):e1003500.
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    Score: 0.034
  43. Genome-wide meta-analysis identifies 11 new loci for anthropometric traits and provides insights into genetic architecture. Nat Genet. 2013 May; 45(5):501-12.
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    Score: 0.033
  44. Novel loci for adiponectin levels and their influence on type 2 diabetes and metabolic traits: a multi-ethnic meta-analysis of 45,891 individuals. PLoS Genet. 2012; 8(3):e1002607.
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    Score: 0.031
  45. Interleukin-6 receptor pathways in coronary heart disease: a collaborative meta-analysis of 82 studies. Lancet. 2012 Mar 31; 379(9822):1205-13.
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    Score: 0.031
  46. Physical activity attenuates the influence of FTO variants on obesity risk: a meta-analysis of 218,166 adults and 19,268 children. PLoS Med. 2011 Nov; 8(11):e1001116.
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    Score: 0.030
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