CHAPGWAS - CHAP-GWAS: Leveraging Chromosomal Haplotypes to Improve Genome-Wide Association Studies

CHAP-GWAS (Chromosomal Haplotype-Integrated Genome-Wide Association Study) provides a dynamically adaptive framework for genome-wide association studies (GWAS) that integrates chromosome-scale haplotypes with single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analysis. The method identifies and extends haplotype variants based on their phenotypic associations rather than predefined linkage blocks, enabling high-resolution detection of quantitative trait loci (QTL). By leveraging long-range phased haplotype information, CHAP-GWAS improves statistical power and offers a more comprehensive view of the genetic architecture underlying complex traits.