Polygenic risk scores (IMAGE) NIH/National Human Genome Research Institute Caption Research studies use polygenic risk scores to determine a person's inherited risk for certain diseases, but clinicians calculate these scores inconsistently. Credit Harry Wedel, NHGRI Usage Restrictions Please attribute appropriate credit when using the image. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.