Several methods are employed in genetic epidemiology, including: - Family Studies: Investigating the inheritance patterns of diseases within families. - Twin Studies: Comparing disease concordance rates between monozygotic (identical) and dizygotic (fraternal) twins to estimate the genetic contribution. - Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS): Scanning the entire genome to identify common genetic variants associated with disease. - Candidate Gene Studies: Focusing on specific genes suspected to be involved in disease pathways.
